FSU National Champions at Football!!!

Even though it's been a few days since the BCS National Championship Game, it's still hard to believe that FSU really won. Perhaps this comes from too many years of being a Cleveland sports fan, during which none of my teams have made it to the finish and won that big game when it mattered most, but it's hard to even take in the moment. I guess we'll just have to celebrate a little.

We have been season ticket holders for ten years now. The team has always been good - never below .500, always invited to a bowl game. We've been to big games that they've won and to big games that they've lost. We've sweated and nearly gotten heat stroke at some games and gotten soaked to the bone in the rain at others. It's always fun and such a blessing to have the opportunity to experience great college football in person.

I'm going to be totally honest and admit that I didn't have the fortitude to stay up and watch the whole game Monday night. The anxiety was about killing me. I kept taking breaks to clean the kitchen and do other chores to distract myself from what looked like it might turn into a full-scale implosion. I also knew that if anyone could rally, it was this team. That's why I'm not surprised that I woke up to hear hubs yelling at the top of his lungs at the television when Kermit Whitfield returned the kick off for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. I got to see the celebrations after the game which was awesome.

I wanted to share a few things in honor of the big win. First the video post-game summary and second a little video of our new championship flag.

Go Browns!

Hope springs eternal... and I have to show off our new inflatable (thanks to Jessica and Matt!!).

looks like he'll be blocking for Santa, our favorite quarterback! (no offense to Colt McCoy)

side view

T's New Inflatable

We have a new fall yard decoration, and even though the Noles had a tough loss Saturday, we're still supporting them (in a big way, as you can see).

on his left hip

spear on the helmet

FSU-BYU Game Recap

 I am an FSU football season-ticket holder, and since I missed the Samford game, Saturday's game against the BYU Cougars was my first of the year. It was a beautiful day in Tallahassee, sunny and warm, and I thought the humidity had moderated a bit (it was 55% at noon before we left for the game). I headed down to tailgate with some friends and still the day was quite pleasant. It was in the shade and there was a nice breeze. Even walking over the stadium the weather seemed reasonable.

Not so much inside the Doak... I roasted! But it was worth it, as the Seminoles came back from their loss at Oklahoma and showed some real spirit on the field. The final score was 34-10. I was especially impressed with #23, tailback Chris Thompson, who had 123 yards rushing and a touchdown. Running back #33 Ty Jones looked good too, and quarterback Christian Ponder, while still a little hesitant on the field, certainly got the job done. It was nice to see back up quarterback E.J. Manuel come in to play the final series too.

Chris Thompson

Ty Jones

E.J. Manuel

Love this photo because you can see the sun shining down on me.

BYU fans. At first it seemed like only men had come to Tallahassee, but it turned out the women and kids were out of the sun - I went into the concourse and saw lots of them. I talked to several of the BYU fans; they were all really nice.

Next home game is Saturday the 25th. Kickoff at 3:30pm.