Clemson found yet another way to lose a game that they should have won. Man it is getting painful to watch how we are going to give it away. (I still remember watching the Ga Tech debacle in Death Valley - you can forget something like that it is a reoccurring nightmare). However, instead of getting punched in the mouth by Auburn, they came out and punched Auburn in the mouth, went up by 17, took a beating in the 3rd, were given a couple of standing 8's and shook the cobwebs off and now trailing Auburn responded with a touchdown late in the 4th to tie the game and then go on to lose in overtime. Not going to blame the kicker but maybe put a little blame on Mr. Long Snapper - on scholarship to do nothing but long snap and you double snap the ball...really - call mom and dad and let them know that tuition ($20,320 resident or $35,832 non-resident) is due immediately because they revoked your scholarship.
How does is this similar to Tommy B? We lost...If it would have been Tommy B we would have got hit in the mouth cried to mommy, got on the bus and lost the game 42 to 17. In order for Dabo to get over Clemson over the hump that Tommy couldn't we have to win those games (we are halfway there because we at least fight, now)...do the little things right, coaches and players (like catch the ball, don't have drive killing penalty's, stick to the game plan that is working, don't double snap the ball...etc) - all the stuff Alabama, Ohio State and the other contenders do.
I never agree much with Brent Musburger but him and Kirk Herbstreit said it was the hardest hitting game they had seen all year and I would agree. Check out Byron Maxwell knocking out Onterio McCalebb. Just step out of bounds next time.
The hit looked very similar to the guy who asked Deebo for his bike back in the classic movie Friday. Due to the nature of this blog be family oriented, I can not link the video, however if you happen to be one of two people who haven't seen Friday, go to YouTube and search for "Friday Deebo bike" you will see what I am talking about (this video is rated R for violence and language - I warned you)
This is who we lost to? Honestly....
A male (or a very husky female) with a lower back tatoo...nice. Dude, Where were your friends?I think PETA is looking for the owner of this dog... is this Jenn and Clark's dog Auburn?
I like Dabo's philosophy. If you can't beat them, keep on playing them. Chick-Fil-A announced that Clemson and Auburn would play in Atlanta in the season opening game in 2012 which follows Auburn's visit to Death Valley next year - 2011. Your never going to beat them, if you don't play them.Final thoughts on the game...Good win for Auburn. I hope you beat the crap out of everyone else this year, so I will know in my mind that we had a very good Auburn team on the ropes and alllllmost won. Once again, the question for Clemson is How do we respond? Last year we stood up and fought...I hope the same is true this year - bring on Miami in DEATH VALLEY.
We survived Birthday week. Aubrey had a great week got to see most of her friends and family, ate lots of cake and ice cream, got way too many presents, and stayed up way too late trying to cheer Clemson on to victory. She/We are blessed to have a bunch of friends and family that love Aubrey and us.
Everyone at Aubrey's 2nd Birthday Tiger Tailgate party on Saturday found out that we have a backyard. I guess we need to have people over more often.
No kids were hurt at any of Aubrey's parties...that's a miracle.
Tim and Arlette are still trying to recover from the chaos.
Is 11pm past Aubrey's bedtime?
Aubrey got a pink tricycle and mommy and daddy took her for a ride on Sunday.
Evidently, no one got the invitation to the Clean Up Party on Sunday the past two Sundays but the got the party invitations - interesting.
All future Carter's children parties will be like a rave. Date of party and time of party will be announced and all who RSVP will receive the location 1 hour before start. Location will not be at our house but at one of those that RSVP. You could be the lucky one to host! That's exciting! I am already looking forward to Wyatt's 1st birthday in March 2011.
Long Distance Award - A BIG shout out to my cousin Carter and his girlfriend Katie Parks (KP) for making the road trip from Atlanta via Savannah - 698 miles round trip for Aubrey's 2nd Birthday party. Love Ya!
Before you buy a refrigerator with double doors and bottom freezer with ice maker in the fridge, see me. I have an opinion you will want to hear.
Aubrey wants to climb the dogwood tree in the front yard...should be interesting. How much is our deductible?
Why does buying a car have to be such a pain in the rear? (LA, we are not looking to replace the Focus, yet....sooner than later but not tomorrow...I love you!)
I hate buying shoes. They say shoes tell you a lot about a man. Mine tell you that I am lazy and they are comfortable.
I love my wife and kids!
Summerville beat Fort Dorchester
Ashley Ridge beat West Ashley
High School Football games on Thursday night...really, it can't be good for student achievement. Is playing on TV really that important. We've got our priorities out of whack.
For the past 15+ years my Sunday nights have been spent at youth. I have decided to take a backseat and stay at home on Sunday nights to be with my wife and kids. It's a little weird being a home but you know what I am glad to be able to spend that extra 2 - 3 hours each week with my kids and wife. Every thing has a season and it was a great run and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am trusting that God has something else planned for me to do.
One of my favorite pastor's has been doing a series on Who's Your Team?
September 5, 12, 19 and I assume the 26th is the grand finale. She has made a bunch of good points about our passion for sports and comparing it to our passion for Jesus. What a great series! I attended on Sept 5 but haven't listen to the 12th or 19th yet but I have read her After The Message posts.
My thoughts on this subject some Jenn but mostly mine:
Are you more passionate about your favorite team or the giver of all we have and all we are - God? It doesn't take anything to get 80,000 people to PAY money to give up an entire day of their life screaming and cheering to support their team but try to 100 people to gather together on any day other than Sunday to celebrate Jesus or do a service project and good luck getting them to attend. We have gotten our priorities out of whack.
How much money is spent on college athletics for an average donor at Clemson:
IPTAY - $140 for privilege of purchasing up to 2 season tickets (As you can see it isn't I Pay Ten A Year, anymore)
Season Tickets - $350/seat - $700.00
Seat Backs - $45/seat - $90 (got to be comfortable)
Gas - $80 x 6 home games - $480 (got to have the SUV to tailgate, you can't tailgate in a Honda)
Food and Beverages - $80 x 6 - $480
1 Weekend Overnight - $150
1 Football Season - $2,040.00
All the statistics on giving at any church say that your church wouldn't have any budget issues if every member gave at the poverty level (family of 4 - 22,050 - 10% - $2,205). Interesting almost the same about spent supporting your favorite team. What are we doing with what God has entrusted with us? Who are we living for?
That concludes the first Random Thoughts Post. Maybe their will be a week 2 sometime in the near future.
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