You may ask, or not, what my attraction to college football is. I will make the attempt (from the right hash) in bullet point form to put the ball through the uprights.
- Energy. Takes me to a place where it once flourished.
- Atmosphere. There is nothing like it (especially at Husky Stadium) on game day.
- Chance. These are kids prone to making mistakes, they that err less usually win.
- Emotion. The pros do it for a (albeit large) payday. Kids just do it.
- Growth. Watching the transformation from frosh to senior is most satisfying.
- Swagger. When all the practice is done, you gotta let it go and let it flow.
- Certainty. There exists none, anything can happen.
- Fall. Fall without CF would be like a day without water.
- Teamwork. When it gels nothing is sweeter.
- Mentoring. Chain of command.
- Lessons. Next man up and never give up.
- Defeat. Dealing with it promotes growth.
- Victory. Expect to win, do what is necessary to achieve team goals.
- Injury. Learn to tell when.
- Selfishness. Sell the farm for your mates.
- Patience. Wait until the opportunity presents.
- Intervals. Go and go hard, rest, recover repeat.
- Endurance. Last man standing.
- Fearlessness. Be brave in battle.
- Communication. Audible, correct the course.
- Humanity. Play hard and expect same from opponent.
- Strategy. Discipline and then surprise.
- Morality. Play fair.
- Honor. Be true to your school.
- Dedication. This is what we do.
- Tradition. This is who we are.
- Devotion. This is who we will become.
- Execution. Practice, practice, practice.
- Sportsmanship. Nice game.
- Experience. On your resume forevermore.
- Cheerleaders.
I woke this morning to learn that our All-American left guard will not play today. I am trusting the kids to recognize that their attitudes towards this game is unchangeable as another athlete with the same commitment replaces him. There is a job to do. All the practice and preparation is now behind. All we can do is go out and play the game with relaxed focus and flow.
- Faith. We can do this. Go DAWGS.
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