Game Recap Sunday

As a game summary last night at midnight, when we were all tired and disappointed, I would just have said "The Ags imploded." I've had 5 hours of sleep now (these 2:30 a.m. drives through Bastrop kill me), so I can formulate a more accurate recap of the A&M/Ole Miss game.

First and foremost- shoutout to Speedy Noil, who was a bright bright light through the weary evening. That kid was IN THE GAME. All. Night. Long. I am so impressed with him. Calling him "talented" on the field is an understatement, but I really admire how incredibly energetic and dedicated he was last night, making plays until the very last moment through a long, hard game. He has the attitude and fortitude to be a great leader for the team. True freshman, y'all. 

The first few games of the season went exceptionally well and we all happily forgot that the team is primarily made up of true freshmen and red-shirt sophomores. Although they are top-quality recruits, it is a rebuilding year without our experienced players and we were never expected to do well. When we smashed South Carolina and continued putting up amazing numbers the next few games (even though they were fluffy non-SEC opponents), it created unrealistically high expectations for the team and especially Hill.

I won't rehash the more eloquently written analyses, but it boils down to this for me: Hill needs to make the forward passes he was making before, not these lateral passes for no gain. Most importantly, he needs to regain his confidence, because interceptions and fumbles aren't going to cut it. The RBs need to run straight ahead, not sideways and backwards. The receivers need to catch the (now rare) passes that are hitting them right in the numbers.

Our Section 130 had a LOT to say about the coaches' play calls last night. If only we had a line to those guys. Who knows how things may have gone. ;)

And finally the D. We've struggled with defense for several years now, but this year is different. It's a progression. The defense really came through in the second half of the game. Early, they looked tired and beat down. Later though, they and Noil were the spirit of the team. Come heck or high water, they were going to do their part. Good on ya', Aggie Defense.

The competition in the SEC West is brutal. There's no embarrassment in losing to the best teams in the nation, especially with a young, inexperienced team. I think we're all back to the rebuilding mindset now. Carry on and gig 'em!


Sunday Stealing: Random Questions

Who were you with yesterday?
Lauren and Jeff... and an SEC and state of Texas (including NFL) record-breaking 110,633 football fans!

What woke you up this morning?
Daylight

Where are you?
In the living room

Is tomorrow going to be a good day?
Yes! I get to put together my new office at work.

What’s on your mind RIGHT NOW?
grocery shopping

Do you listen to music every day?
yes

Are you a fast typer?
yes

Whats your favorite type of soda?
diet ginger ale

Have you ever won an award?
Haven't we all? Yes, several.

Are you listening to music right now?
no, I'm watching Giada at Home

How long ’till your birthday?
about six months

Do you use ebay to buy or sell?
nope

Who makes you mad?
Just one person I work with. I am working on dealing with it better than I have been, because the negative energy is draining.

What do you do when you’re mad?
Vent to friends. Thanks, friends!

Do certain songs make you cry?
Yep. A sampling: "Rain" Patty Griffin, "Fireflies" Ron Pope, "Over You" Miranda Lambert

Are you usually a happy person?
Yes! Turns out it drives my unhappy friends nuts. LOL

What makes you the happiest?
hanging out with family and/or friends doing something fun or just chatting

Do you believe in yourself?
most of the time