Dennis de la Pena's Blog

I was fortunate enough to be in San Antonio's Alamodome back in March of '03.

TJ Ford and the 'Horns had just clinched UT's first Final Four appearance since the 40's... and roughly 30,000 burnt orange-clad fans were voicing their appreciation.  That scene is still one of my favorite sports memories.

I'm hoping this weekend in Houston will have a similar feel.  Very few basketball teams will ever play in front of a football-sized crowd (with most of the fans rooting for the "home" team).  Fewer still will have a shot at clinching a Final Four birth in these incredible playing conditions.  Hope the 'Horns can harness all that energy.

Any of you sports-bloggers headed to the game(s)?  If so... say hi to Fox 7's John Hygh while you're there... and share your experience with us on the Fox 7 Sports blog!