Reggie Bush Parrr-tttayyyy

Let me fill you in on a few things. At an event like the "Moves Magazine Super Bowl Gala Hosted By Reggie Bush and NFL Legend Jim Brown" there are a few things you should know.

First that is the longest title ever for a party.
There is a red carpet. [Obviously needed to show importance of event.]
There is a hanging backdrop with sponsors and logos listed. [A simple way of thanking all of those who willingly spent gobs of money on the occassion.]
There is a velvet rope to separate the papparazzi and the celebs. [Duh.]
There is a walkway exclusively for the guests. [A given...what party wouldn't have a VIP entrance?]
There is a grazing area for those hoping to get into the party. [AKA Normal people looking to be able to get at least in the same room with famous athletes so that they then can go back and brag about how they danced all night long next to so-and-so. Whatever, you know you've done it.]

There is a holding pen for those who are desperate enough to wait a few hours until the bouncer deems them worthy enough to get in.

What there is NOT is a person telling you just who it is walking down the exclusive walkway onto the red carpet to stand in front of the sponsor backdrop. For about two hours, all you could hear among the people covering the event was "Do you know who that is?" "Who's that?" "He did what? Played for who?" Personally, I found that funny. Seeing as how we are the 'media' and all.

Ok, so the list of people was pretty good. Richard Dent from the 1985 Bears was extremely nice and spoke with just about everyone. (He complimented me on my eyes so of course I will only write good things about him).

Jerry Porter and I high fived after I asked if he was wearing invisline. It's the clear thing you place on your teeth that straightens them out. His teeth looked fine to me but he is going to stick it out until he gets to stop wearing it in April...so be looking for a new straight and beautiful smile next time you see Mr. Porter!

Reggie Bush was the man of the party and handled himself so well considering the poor guy was being pulled from every direction. This was the second time I've interviewed Reggie and he really is a class act who carrys himself in a very assured yet calm and approachable way. He told me he was so glad to be a part of the Saints team and that things work out in mysterious ways (meaning he almost wound up in Houston). He also wears the most insane watch ever. If there is ever a shortage of diamonds in this country, that's because Reggie is wearing them on his wrist. It has some like six different time zones. We went through the zones and counted all the places he's actually been to. That would be two, maybe three. Haha.. he's got time to add to the list.

Erik Dickerson and Marcus Allen arrived together. They were having a good time just hanging out making their way back into the club. They both tried to say they aren't big partiers but I get them to laugh and told Mr. Dickerson I knew he would be dancing the second he walked in the door.

Braylon Edwards...such a nice guy. Seriously, he talked and talked and was sincerely having a good time. Plus he got extra style points for rocking the blazer jacket, shirt, jeans, and glasses look. (Guys, note to self: this is a solid look. Always works. Try it out sometime).

Alex Smith has longer eyelashes then me. Seriously.

Ray Lewis was nice enough to stop and talk to me (I'm not sure he stopped for anyone else). He didn't have a prediction on the final score of the game, just is hoping for a good one.

Other people who arrived and zipped right in were Michael Strahan, John Elway, Marvin Harrison, and Star Jones. Yes, I said Star Jones.

Alright, it's really really late which is cool if you are out on South Beach. Not so cool if you are in the lobby of your hotel drinking Gatorade (lemon lime - its the only way to go) listening to an ipod in your pjs. See you tomorrow!