https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/10/6/football-caden-pinnick-named-big-sky-offensive-player-of-the-week-for-second-straight-week.aspx

I have a slim travel wallet that has RFID protection and I keep it in the interior pocket on my jacket or in my front pocket when not wearing my jacket. I do the same with my phone in crowded public places like the metro. My wife has a cross body, black travel purse that's pretty much theft proof but still stylish enough. We go to the Musée de l'Orangerie and the d'Orsay next week . We visited the Musée de Arts et Metiers a couple of days ago in it was fascinating especially if you like the history of science and engineering. There are so many wonderful museums here!

We've been in Paris for a week now and we've fallen in love with this great city already. We have an apartment in an area that's located between the Le Marias and Le Halles arrondissements.

As a senior, American couple, we are in a category that would be prime targets for scammers or thugs but we haven't felt unsafe anywhere we have gone in the city. We have been walking at all times of the day in our neighborhood, the Latin Quarter and along the Seine including as late as 10:30 at night walking back from dinner. We have also walked in some of the most popular tourist sites in the city including visiting Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Luxor Obelisk at the Place de la Concorde which are full of tourists and we have not had any problems at all. We have also found the people to be very kind and helpful and many speak English very well. Google translate is our friend when we need it too.

The streets are bustling with people sitting outside in cafes eating, drinking and chatting with friends and shopping in the hundreds of small, interesting shops and we have only seen one or two homeless and/or mentally ill people on the streets...no tents, no broken down camper vans, no garbage, no panhandling...nothing even remotely similar to what we encounter in Sacramento or San Francisco.

We have also taken the metro quite a bit and find it easy to navigate. It was extremely crowded yesterday on the lines we took but we did just fine. At one stop, my wife was able to get on the train and I couldn't but we knew where we were going and I got on the next train and met her 3 stops down the line.

So, our experience so far, has been great and we feel very safe in Paris. We are experienced travelers though and we know how to take common sense precautions to protect ourselves and our belongings when we are out and about in densely populated tourist areas and on public transportation when it is packed with people. You just have to be smart and aware of your surroundings but you don't need to been fearful. We try to just blend in as much as possible, relax and enjoy experiencing a new city and culture.

Paris is certainly one of the most amazing cities in the world that we have visited and we're excited that we have 3 more weeks here.

I sure hope it will be a big crowd with the students showing up in force and being very loud. It looks like we have an unusually high number of injuries and will be limping into the game. Our depth will be severely tested in this game.

The loss of Rex Connors and probably Porter as well is a huge hit to the defense. What a shame.

The news about Porter Connors is not good either:

The Aggie defense, unfortunately, suffered a double dose of bad news this week when it was revealed that the team’s all-time leading tackler, Rex Connors, is out with a torn ACL in his knee and his brother Porter is out with a possible bone fracture in his foot.

https://www.thewaryone.com/p/aggies-arrive-in-san-luis-obispo

I'm really excited to see this team in action this fall. It looks like Les and his staff had a stellar recruiting year and that we are young team with a lot of potential.

It's Sunday morning in Paris and I was nervous about looking for the score since we have had so many key injuries and Poly is so much improved this year. It looks like it was a very tough game over a very good Poly team. I'm really proud of the Ags winning this one given how banged up we are with the loss of some of our top players. Great team effort and win!

This was Pinnick's breakout game and he showcased what he is capable of as he continues to improve. I sure hope we heal up a lot this week before another tough game against Norther Arizona. On the positive side given the injuries is that we are showing that we have the depth to still be a good team even with key injuries. Lots of Aggie Pride in this team...

Click on the link to expand:

Griz Fan Radio – Week 5, our chat with Sacramento State President Luke Wood

This week Dr. Luke Wood joined the GFP to talk to us about Sacramento State’s future and plans as they attempt to move from the FCS to the FBS.

https://www.montana-mint.com/2025/10/02/griz-fan-radio-week-5-our-chat-with-sacramento-state-president-luke-wood/

I won't be able to watch the game since my wife and I are in Paris and the game will be starting on Sunday at 2 a.m. here. I won't know the result until later on Sunday morning here and won't be able to watch a replay since ESPN is blocked outside of the USA.

Hopefully, there will be a video of the whole game posted on YouTube or elsewhere at some point and I'll be able to watch it then. So, if any of you see one, please post it on our forum. Merci beaucoup and GO AGS!

Wow...what a bummer and a big loss for our defense. The Poly game just got a whole lot tougher...

Have there been any official updates on the injuries to Rex and Porter Connors? Are they both out for sure?

What a great video! It really captures the special qualities of Aggie Athletics.

Thanks. I've never been to Paris before so I won't know if it has changed. My wife was there many years ago so she might notice if things are different.

My wife and I are going to be in Paris for the month of October and ESPN+ is blocked outside of the USA and, with the 9 hour time difference, I won't be able to listen to the live radio broadcast either. So I hope I'll be able to watch full game replays on YouTube like this one. We'll be back in time for the Idaho State game. Go Ags!