Game Week

LET'S GO
Alright so the blog is up and running and I feel like there is so much to share, but time is of essence and I will try to do my best.  First things first, I did take some Benadryl tonight so that I could sleep the night of our first game and it is slowly but surely kicking in.  When it does this blog will stop abruptly, LOL.

So, I have been waiting for this week and time to come since November 30th of last year when we lost in the state semifinal game.  We are back for another year with a more experienced and mature team.  We are ranked considerably high in most of the state, region and division polls which can be a double edge sword. Hopefully our kids will step up to the challenge and perform as we know they can.

A DIFFERENT VIEW

I am still having trouble being able to detach from the player's mentality and emotions of the game.  I am super pumped up for this game and will be yelling to get the kids hype and chest bumping and running around like a crazy man tomorrow night.  Seeing as though I never did that as a player, it is the only way I can get out my energy and emotions and share the experience with the kids.  I'm sure ex-athletes out there all over the world and every sport that are now coaches can relate to this viewpoint.
As it may, I have called all of my receivers, quarterback and offensive unit to make sure they were at home, in the bed and on their way to sleep for a good night's rest.  I came in at a whopping 95% on connecting calls with 2 going unanswered, but I feel that those players were already sleep.  (I HOPE)

COACH'S THOUGHTS

As I finished up the play sheet and looking at some final film the night before the game, I feel that we have a good chance to pull out a win.  We are extremely healthy for the start of the season, our gameplan is right and has been digested by the kids and the timing of our consistency seems just right.  If we come with the right attitude, play OUR game and have the football "gods" look upon us tomorrow night we should come out victorious.  I heard a great quote the other day from my buddy BB...."I don't pray for victory, I just pray for no more defeats."  As I ponder over my final sheets before bed, I will take this approach and pray that God reveals his plans to me and the team, keeps us uplifted and remind us of the love he has for us and how we were brought together at this time, for this reason.  It will be an exciting event, a crazy atmosphere and great time to be a part of something special on a Friday Night in Oak Ridge.  I am guessing (and hoping) that it will be like the movie Friday Night Lights in which stores and businesses close for the night to all head to the game.  It is possible in this place and may happen tomorrow evening.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Football in east TN is a big deal and I am happy to have had the opportunity to be a part of such a strong tradition at at time in which the culture of a school, community and city have transformed for the good.  I will endure a half day of school tomorrow with my precious 4th graders (even though my focus will be off a bit) and then I will begin the countdown to the kickoff of the 2011 season.  I even get to share the game and weekend with special people coming in to be apart of this experience and support me and the team as our journey for greatness begins.  (Icing on the cake)
The Star Spangled Banner always gave me goosebumps and I can't wait to have that feeling tomorrow.  As the old quote goes, "The Hay is in the Barn."  We will show our skills and talents and have them fall where they may. I am officially half loopy and sleepy and will conclude the blog at this time.  Look forward to another one this weekend with results, some highlights and comments of the game and the weekend.  Thanks for tuning in and until next time "Stay Thirsty" my friends.


To Be Continued.......


B. Rosser