PHILADELPHIA — Phil Strum here. Well, I probably shouldn't say this, but before today, I kind of had a fear of heights and a fear of flying.
But as I departed New Windsor's Stewart International Airport to cover Marist College's second-round National Invitation Tournament game against North Carolina State, my fear turned to excitement. My trepidation to downright giddiness.
Yeah, I am stuck in Philadelphia International Airport right now thanks to a mechanical problem with my connecting flight. But the people here are nice. I ran into an Oral Roberts alum who couldn't wait to go watch their men's basketball team at the sports bar during the delay. And I met a mother of two who is a veterinary student at the University of Illinois. She, ironically, is headed to the N.C. State campus too. But she isn't going there to watch the Wolfpack and the Red Foxes tango. Apparently, the campus is hosting a huge three-day veterinary symposium. So I guess parking might be tough in Raleigh.
I'll have to ask the most excited N.C. State alum in the area, Marist spors information director Jason Corriher and his wife Kim for the best way to get around campus once I get there.
In the meantime, the Red Foxes are slated to practice at 5 p.m. today at Reynolds Coliseum for their game.
I'm gonna get going now, the airport terminal is filling up. Apparently, the next flight to Las Vegas is leaving from this gate...so if I wanted to visit anyone out there instead of going to the Marist game, I could...
NAH...at this time tomorrow, I'll be as set as I can be to see the Red Foxes in their uncharted territory in postseason play.
Keep in touch, readers...and enjoy the games in the NCAA and NIT tournaments.
—Phil Strum
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