Greetings from San Antonio
Hi. This is my first entry on my new blog. I'll periodically be checking in from wherever I am - whether it's a local golf course, Dodger Stadium, UCLA football practice or somewhere unexpected. I arrived in San Antonio yesterday and am in the Alamodome as we speak for Final Four practices and press conferences. I lived in West Texas for two years about 10 years ago and forgot how humid it is in the Lone Star state. I know the dry heat of the Valley, but this is something else. It's overcast outside and still humid.
The NCAA media hotel overlooks the Riverwalk, which is nice. Although, every once in a while you hear fans of the Final Four teams chanting. The first one I heard was a ``Let's go Jayhawks'' rendition.
Kevin Love had elementary students from Will Rogers screaming as he attempted halfcourt shots, fullcourt shots and even a halfcourt shot while sitting on the floor during UCLA's practice.
I also forgot how big everything is in Texas. I ate at a Mexican restaurant, Rio Rio, last night and the plate could barely fit on the table.
Thanks for reading, and if you have any questions or comments, be sure to let me know.

Jill Painter covers sports for the Los Angeles Daily News.


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