Welcome Diversion
Oh wow. What a difference one night makes.
After dwelling on the gloominess from Katrina the Katastrophe all this week, I welcomed the "official" start of the college football 2005 season with open arms. Even if it was Steve "No Love for Visors" Spurrier and the South Carolina Shamecocks leading the charge on ESPN. Bah and feh. The way the commentators ... uh, commented, you'd never know USC played one down. I never knew a head football coach could double as a one-man team.
::Blake Mitchell to Noah Whiteside for a 50+ yard touchdown:: "Spurrier's back! The Cock 'n Fire offense is on a roll tonight!" (..."Cock 'n Fire?" Okaaayyy...)
::Blake Mitchell to Syvelle Newton for a 20-yard touchdown in the redzone:: "Man, isn't it great to have Spurrier back? I just love it!"
::UCF QB Steven Moffet to Mike Walker for a touchdown to make it 24-10:: "Uh oh, better watch Steve! Will he throw the visor? Will he?! YES, HE THREW THE VISOR!"
ANYWAY...once I got past the gushing over the Ol' Ball Coach's return, the game was actually pretty exciting. In many ways, it was eerily similar to the Clemson/Miami game last year. USC, like UM, came out firing on all cylinders and jumped on the Golden Knights early 14-0. But after they took their best shot, UCF adjusted and kept things close the rest of the way. In fact, they could've won had the breaks gone just a little more their way. No way are they going 0-11 this year; not after how hard they battled tonight. Final score: USC 24, UCF 15.
In more interesting news ... the Furman football team faced its first test of the season this evening, squaring off against Jacksonville State, a team they pummeled in the playoffs last year 49-7. No such luck this time. Things were tight going into the final quarter as the Fighting Paladins seemed to close the deal on several occasions, but turnovers and special teams mistakes allowed the Gamecocks to hang around. Suddenly, they found themselves staring down a 35-31 deficit with only one second left and the ball on the JSU 9-yard line. Time for one miracle.
A miracle named Justin Stepp, who caught the winning TD pass from Ingle Martin, giving the Paladins a thrilling 37-35 victory! Wow, what a finish. Go Furman football!
Song of the Day: Chris Rice - "Smile"
Verse of the Day: "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:8-10
After dwelling on the gloominess from Katrina the Katastrophe all this week, I welcomed the "official" start of the college football 2005 season with open arms. Even if it was Steve "No Love for Visors" Spurrier and the South Carolina Shamecocks leading the charge on ESPN. Bah and feh. The way the commentators ... uh, commented, you'd never know USC played one down. I never knew a head football coach could double as a one-man team.
::Blake Mitchell to Noah Whiteside for a 50+ yard touchdown:: "Spurrier's back! The Cock 'n Fire offense is on a roll tonight!" (..."Cock 'n Fire?" Okaaayyy...)
::Blake Mitchell to Syvelle Newton for a 20-yard touchdown in the redzone:: "Man, isn't it great to have Spurrier back? I just love it!"
::UCF QB Steven Moffet to Mike Walker for a touchdown to make it 24-10:: "Uh oh, better watch Steve! Will he throw the visor? Will he?! YES, HE THREW THE VISOR!"
ANYWAY...once I got past the gushing over the Ol' Ball Coach's return, the game was actually pretty exciting. In many ways, it was eerily similar to the Clemson/Miami game last year. USC, like UM, came out firing on all cylinders and jumped on the Golden Knights early 14-0. But after they took their best shot, UCF adjusted and kept things close the rest of the way. In fact, they could've won had the breaks gone just a little more their way. No way are they going 0-11 this year; not after how hard they battled tonight. Final score: USC 24, UCF 15.
In more interesting news ... the Furman football team faced its first test of the season this evening, squaring off against Jacksonville State, a team they pummeled in the playoffs last year 49-7. No such luck this time. Things were tight going into the final quarter as the Fighting Paladins seemed to close the deal on several occasions, but turnovers and special teams mistakes allowed the Gamecocks to hang around. Suddenly, they found themselves staring down a 35-31 deficit with only one second left and the ball on the JSU 9-yard line. Time for one miracle.
A miracle named Justin Stepp, who caught the winning TD pass from Ingle Martin, giving the Paladins a thrilling 37-35 victory! Wow, what a finish. Go Furman football!
Song of the Day: Chris Rice - "Smile"
Verse of the Day: "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:8-10
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