Ohio State
The build-up for this game was crazy. Everyone thought this might be the game of the year, but Ohio State is as good as advertised and Texas had their troubles on offense. If you remember the game last year, the Texas defense allowed 22 points and allowed only 2 more points this year. Our offense seemed to lack the intensity we have seen in the last 21 games.
I didn't feel very well before the game so everyone else headed out before me and I spent some lay around time in front of the TV trying to feel good enough to get there. I headed out before half after one unsuccessful try by Kristin to drive me to Memorial Stadium...thanks K.L. I pulled into a premium spot and walked to the stadium arriving just after Ohio State goes into half with a nice lead.
To say the stadium was packed was an understatement. 89,422 were packed like sardines into a stadium meant to hold a few less people. The student side of the stadium where we cheer from was standing unless there was a band on field or a the change at quarter. There was a guy standing behind us that was not sure whether he was standing or sitting or feeling any pain. I know he wasn't feeling any pain.
The sea of orange was like a crushing wave when the longhorns would do well and a collective sigh of dispair when the horns would give up a big play. The end of the game was different than many of the students have felt, since the horns had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2003 season. Many stayed and paid their respects to a staff and a team that had given us a great run for the last few years.
Colt McCoy will be back after gaining much needed experience. His poise in the face of the constant pressure of media and attention lobbed upon him before the game will make him a better leader.
Thanks to Annalee and Evan for a great weekend. Thanks to Clay as well...
I didn't feel very well before the game so everyone else headed out before me and I spent some lay around time in front of the TV trying to feel good enough to get there. I headed out before half after one unsuccessful try by Kristin to drive me to Memorial Stadium...thanks K.L. I pulled into a premium spot and walked to the stadium arriving just after Ohio State goes into half with a nice lead.
To say the stadium was packed was an understatement. 89,422 were packed like sardines into a stadium meant to hold a few less people. The student side of the stadium where we cheer from was standing unless there was a band on field or a the change at quarter. There was a guy standing behind us that was not sure whether he was standing or sitting or feeling any pain. I know he wasn't feeling any pain.
The sea of orange was like a crushing wave when the longhorns would do well and a collective sigh of dispair when the horns would give up a big play. The end of the game was different than many of the students have felt, since the horns had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2003 season. Many stayed and paid their respects to a staff and a team that had given us a great run for the last few years.
Colt McCoy will be back after gaining much needed experience. His poise in the face of the constant pressure of media and attention lobbed upon him before the game will make him a better leader.
Thanks to Annalee and Evan for a great weekend. Thanks to Clay as well...
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