So I've decided that I may try to just post 4-5 times a week. That way if I have a particularly boring day or am extra tired, I can not post and still maintain a good bit of consistency. Sounds like a good idea to me.
Today was a really enjoyable day. Kristi and I got up around 8 and got ready to go to the Clemson game. I ended up getting the tickets from that guy, so I was pretty excited. We took Lucy over to my parents house and then set out for Clemson. Kristi bought an orange shirt last night that she looked good in, and I wore my typical orange of course. I took the back roads I like to take to Clemson, and at one point got a little confused because they completely changed on of the intersections. I figured it out though, and it only took us about 50 minutes to get there. We parked where I used to live (Clemson House) and then made our way towards the stadium.
Zach had told me that he and his wife were going to tailgate, so we went by their tent on the way. A few other friends of mine were there, and we had a good time talking and eating a little food. Twelve o'clock games are weird because you don't want to eat alot before you go in, but you get out a little before dinner, so it's good to have a little bit. After eating we went in a little early and found our seats, because I enjoy watching the team run down the hill and singing all the songs.
The game was a good one. I was really proud to be part of such a supportive crowd. Everyone was pretty loud and supportive considering what all has happened this week. I don't know if they will end up giving Dabo Swinney the coaching job, but so far he has done a good job bringing some excitement back to the program. He held a Clemson Walk this morning where the players walked from one part of campus to the stadium, and fans lined the streets and cheered for them. We weren't there in time to see it, but I saw a video and heard from others that it was a really good experience. I think it really helped the players feel some appreciation and support from the fans. The play calling was definitely better in the game. We ran vertical plays for the most part instead of all the dumb side to side stuff we used to do. It was pretty obvious that our offensive line needs some serious help. Willy Korn also showed alot of potential I though, but injured his shoulder in the second or third drive...just kind of the way this season has gone.
We were down in the first half, but came back and took the lead in the 3rd quarter. GT went up by 4 with 5 minutes left and we weren't able to put a drive together to win. There was one really lame holding call when we converted a 4th down that did us in. Talking to people watching on TV, apparently the refs really screwed us over with a bad call. Sadly we lost 21-17, but for the first time in a long time I felt sad and not frustrated afterwards. Clemson Tiger Football has alot of work to do, but hopefully we are headed in the right direction. Even Dabo's comments post-game about being proud of the kids and teaching them to play with pride over the next 7 weeks I thought were really good. I hope we still pound the lamecocks....i don't know though, they are looking pretty decent vs. LSU right now.
After the game Kristi and I went over to Diego's townhouse to check the place out and visit for a while. We then went downtown to Ancheaux's to eat some dinner. Originally a group was going to go, but it ended up just being us. The place was one of my favorites in college, they have this great blackened spicy chicken sandwich called the Blackjack that is delicious. Kristi had a burger which she said was really good. Kristi's sister Callie stopped by for a little while while we ate and then we drove her back to her car. For those of you who don't know, she is actually the president of the student body at Clemson, so she is a pretty big deal. After talking to her and taking her back to he car we headed home, picking up Lucy on the way.
Since being home we've just watched a little football and hung out. Lucy has been sleeping non-stop since we got home...apparently she had a pretty tiring day. Sometimes I think we should get another dog just to help her behavior. Being part Jack Russell, she is just so full of energy, and if I don't have time to play with her she gets bored, and that's when she's bad. At my parents she gets to play with Molly and so she is almost never poorly behaved. I just don't have time to train another puppy right now though. Kristi really wants a Westie, so maybe in the next few years we can get one.
Tomorrow I will get up early and go run sound. The stage looks awesome this week, and the band is a small one which includes a saxophone. I am pretty excited about running sound, I think it's going to be sweet. I think I may plant some pansies around the mailbox tomorrow...that will be fun too.
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