9/13/08: Penn State vs Syracuse College Football

During the very boring (autograph wise) month between baseball and hockey, I have really only had one autograph experience. This was before the Syracuse University and Penn State football game. I was meeting the guy who invited me to the game, but I decided to get there about an hour early, as the premiere for the movie "The Express" happened the night before, and I had a gut feeling that the many ex-Syracuse football players, as well as the movie stars would show up during the pregame festivities. I was correct on this feeling, as Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown (he played Ernie Davis in the movie) were there doing some interviews before going into the Carrier Dome for the game. I missed out on Quaid twice, which was disappointing. I was able to get Rob Brown to sign a movie poster, as well as a Syracuse bumper sticker that was handed out. Not a bad deal. Unfortunately, it sounded like I missed Art Monk by meer minutes and a couple other players I had cards of (such as Don McPherson). Overall, it was kind of nice to get an autograph of an actor for once.

Autographs:

The Express Movie Poster signed by actor Rob Brown
Syracuse Football Sticker signed by actor Rob Brown

8/18/08: Syracuse University Orangefest

My goal for this open football practice was to purchase a media guide and have players sign in it, as I see no point in using the provided schedule poster to get loads of autographs in. Unfortunately, I saw no booths selling merchandise, so I didn't bother. What I did luck out on was bringing my Chris Gedney cards on a whim. I ran into him and was able to get him to sign what I had, which was only two different cards. Still, better than nothing.

Cards:

Chris Gedney - 2