2011 Carrier Classic

I’ve had a lot of luck in my life; some very good, some really bad. Being fortunate enough to score a ticket to this inaugural event is at the top of the «Good» category. And not just because I got to see UNC beat Michigan State (Go Tarheels!), but because I got to spend the day with a boatload of the finest individuals our country has to offer. If you’re not down with our military or college basketball stop reading now and check your favorite Taco Bell’s reviews. If so, I wish you coulda been there!
The people at Morale Entertainment (they do events for our folks in uniform all over the world, in war zones and stateside) really out did themselves staging a for realz Div 1 college Bball game on the deck of a freakin’ aircraft carrier! And not only did they snag James Worthy and Magic Johnson to be the honorary team captains, they also got Pamela Anderson and Brooklyn Decker to schmooze the troops (and these chicks did not disappoint!). Some dude named Obama showed up too– he was cool. Seriously, I thought I was pretty jaded to celebrities, but hearing our President speak live on Veteran’s Day was amazing, no matter what your politics are about.
Great game, great set up on board bad ass U.S. technology and it was all paid for by corporate donations. It was truly an event I’ll never forget.
Yes, there were a couple of minor logistical issues (long concession lines and delays waiting for the President to board and disembark, the court got a little moist towards the end of the evening) but I’m sure these will be smoothed out for next year’s game. There is supposedly a three year commitment to San Diego to host this event and on different carriers each time.
Start making points with your favorite military person and maybe they’ll +1 you. Trust me, anything you have to do will be worth it!