[CardinalSagehen]

I was watching the game with my four-year-old daughter. I made her cry because she got so scared when I suddenly screamed after the fumble.

-m.

Funny!  My kids were 3 and 1 at time.  In the interest of watching the game in peace (and not startling any toddlers to tears over my zeal), I had to start the game on DVR at 9:30 or 10pm.  I remember seeing the conclusion well after midnight and not being able to sleep for a couple hours after that, my head swimming with Oregon and BCS scenarios.  

I don’t mean to knock the current team at all, but a loss to SC this year (or any loss) would be half-expected.  Though horrible, it wouldn’t feel like such an incredible shame because it feels like there’s less to lose now in general. The fan base was way more energized back then, and expectations were through the roof.  I don’t anticipate the same level of drama for game 2 or any particular game this season. 

But I will absolutely be present in the stands, and I’d love to be wrong!  We have the makings of a great offense this year, and I’m just hoping to be pleasantly surprised by the next men up on D!

[CardinalSagehen]

I was watching the game with my four-year-old daughter. I made her cry because she got so scared when I suddenly screamed after the fumble.

-m.

Funny!  My kids were 3 and 1 at time.  In the interest of watching the game in peace (and not startling any toddlers to tears over my zeal), I had to start the game on DVR at 9:30 or 10pm.  I remember seeing the conclusion well after midnight and not being able to sleep for a couple hours after that, my head swimming with Oregon and BCS scenarios.  

I don’t mean to knock the current team at all, but a loss to SC this year (or any loss) would be half-expected.  Though horrible, it wouldn’t feel like such an incredible shame because it feels like there’s less to lose now in general. The fan base was way more energized back then, and expectations were through the roof.  I don’t anticipate the same level of drama for game 2 or any particular game this season. 

But I will absolutely be present in the stands, and I’d love to be wrong!  We have the makings of a great offense this year, and I’m just hoping to be pleasantly surprised by the next men up on D!