Sounds share spotlight with football fever

The countdown to football season in Nashville is on. Southeastern Conference football media days begin today in Birmingham where, as usual, expectations are high for Tennessee and low for Vanderbilt. Tennessee State begins a new era under James Webster. - College Football -
The Clinic Bowl will be reborn as a Kickoff Classic to ignite the High School season in a few weeks. And of course, the Titans start training camp on Friday, which will begin to provide at least partial answers to the off-season questions about Steve’s sternum, Calico’s knee and Pacman’s brain.The craving for pigskin is always high, and will eclipse everything else as it cranks up. But before you lock in to complete football mode, don’t forget about a local baseball team that is having a tremendous year. - College Football -
The Nashville Sounds (59-45) have the best record in the American Conference and are in prime position for a playoff run. They began an eight-game homestand last night and have a showdown with another Pacific Coast League power, Sacramento, this weekend.When it comes to minor league baseball, most fans in Nashville fall into the normal fan profile. They show up at the park for affordable entertainment. - College Football -
They aren’t particularly worried about where the Sounds are in the standings or who they are playing that night. Outside of one or two prospects, they don’t take the time to learn who the players are. The main topic surrounding the franchise is their quest for the new downtown ballpark. The typical Nashville sports fan is far more likely to weigh in on the park debate than on the talents of Gary Glover.That is how it should be, but this team has earned a closer look, and any baseball fan who chooses to do so will be rewarded. This Sounds team is never dull. They hit bombs and steal bags. - College Football -
They boot balls in the field and commit base-running blunders. But most of all, they are never out of a game, with well over a dozen wins in their final at-bat, including several improbable comebacks. The much-maligned Milwaukee Brewers organization has delivered on the pre-season hype of a stocked farm system, and is already seeing dividends on the parent club.Thus far, as any successful Triple-A team must do, manager Frank Kremblas’ club has adjusted to depletions in the roster without any let up. - College Football -
The Sounds have survived the call-ups of phenom Rickie Weeks and speedster Trent Durrington, along with the departures of veterans Kevin Orie and Chad Paronto. In all likelihood they will have to deal with even more shuffling during the stretch drive depending on the needs of the Brewers. So as you prepare for your fantasy football draft, don’t forget to catch a glimpse of Prince Fielder’s power while he is still in Nashville. - College Football -
While you debate on whether Chris Brown or Travis Henry will get more carries, take a moment to appreciate the athleticism of Corey Hart. Before you are too submerged in your college football preview magazine, sneak right behind home plate at least one time to feel the heat of a Jose Capellan fastball.Inevitably, the Sounds spotlight will give way to the glare of the gridiron regardless of how well they play. However, this team is talented and deserves support down the stretch. A playoff run is always fun in any sport, especially when the team is exciting. We’ll see how many fans take advantage of the opportunity. - College Football -

Willy Daunic.