I'm actually in Stratford, crashed at Mom's apartment last night. Been up for a bit with the usual level of anticipation that comes with the start of Cyclone Football's annual season arrival. It's early, but back in the days of The Short Bus tailgate gang, we would've tapped the keg by now.
Watched PCM vs. Pella Christian with mom last night. My nephew is the starting center at PCM. Disappointing 2OT loss for PCM, with some clock management issues near the end (4th and 11 in PC territory, up 7, pass attempt incomplete to stop the clock). PC won the OT toss and chose the end of the field they wanted (yeah...bad flashback). They threw a pick in the endzone. PCM ran to the 1 in 3 plays, FG attempt blocked on 4th down. Later, my sister texts me, PCM was short a player on the attempt.
I digress...or I would if I knew what "digress" meant.
Anyways, I'll be pregaming and watching from room 4017 with mom. I wish I could be there, especially when I'm so close. This is our first football fall since dad's passing in June, and as long-time season ticket holders, I know where I need to be: hitting on nurses...er...I mean, by my mom's side watching the Cyclones!
If any of you happen to be sticking around for Cyclone soccer tomorrow (free admission!), I'll be there in my Pauly85 Cyclone jersey...hitting on nurses!
GO CYCLONES and God Bless CyclONEnation!!!
Sorry for the rant...