I'm back!

Yep, after a long summer's hibernation, I'm ready to write more about the College of Idaho Coyotes and Northwest Nazarene Crusaders.

OK, so hibernation is a bunch of hooey, and if you read the paper you know I've been busy this summer. And hooey is a perfect pun, as I've been covering plenty of rodeo (two wraps and a hooey pun intended) along with a few Boise Burn games.

I did enjoy a few weeks off to relax though, and even got the chance to visit Lewiston for the NAIA World Series. A great week made even better by the fact my wife, Kari, got a shoot a few games and had pictures published three times in the newspaper - one shot in a Georgia paper, and two more in the San Diego paper, covering the two title games.

That was certainly a nice little boost for her as she is starting a photography business, one that will be at the NNU games, and possibly C of I events. So fans, friends, family, and even players, if you are interested in getting some action shots from this year's action, you can check them out and buy photos by logging on to Kari's website at www.goodlifephotography.net.

But, I got a bit off track there. Yes, it's time once again for NNU and C of I sports, as both the men's and women's soccer teams at both schools, along with the volleyball teams, get under way next weekend.

Over the course of the next week, the Idaho Press-Tribune will have season previews for each NNU and C of I sport, and there'll be more each day on this blog. More comments from coaches and players, video from practice, and even a few thoughts on the competition, and how the season might treat each team.

So welcome back to the college sports season, and I look forward to the coming months of covering the Coyotes and Crusaders for you!