Keep the Faith

Keep the Faith...last week I did just that several times.

First test was Tiger Nights. This event is a late night program and this semester we expanded. It has been a UPC goal for several years and this year it happened. It was not without challenges though. The fall concert actually took place at Tiger Nights. This was a combining or pooling of resources between two committees. We had several things that had to be worked out in order for both to happen, and the event certainly tested our event planning skills and sanity at times. I will say, I work with some incredible students and fantastic team of graduate assistants and support staff. This event would not have been successful without this team. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for your hard work and dedication!

AU vs. West Virginia...Wow what a game! First a monsoon hit the stadium and sent many seeking cover from the storm on the concourse of the stadium. I went to the game with my friend Jenn. We decided to seek cover. I think that I would have rather stayed in the rain. The concourse was way overcrowded. Seriously we were packed like sardines. People started pushing at times, etc. I am not closterphobic...but I got a little panicky at times. Too many bodies too close together. No fun at all...not good times.

Finally the weather subsided and we were able to head back to our seats. The game got off to a rocky start, but the fans and the team kept the faith and fought back. The student section was crazxy the entire time...so full of spirit. At half time, we were only one point behind. The second half was just as exciting. Despite being wet, and really not caring...the game was super fun. It is up there in favorite games for me along with beating Florida a few years ago.

I feel like there is so much more to write about this game. It was fantastic, exhilarating, and exhausting all at the same time. So glad that we won and were able repay West Virginia the favor of last years game. Jenn and I headed to Toomer's after the game. It was my first time there this season. Didn't get to throw any toilet paper, but did get some picks. Hopefully this season will see many more rollings of Toomers.

War Eagle!