Rainy little Saturday

I love football in the rain. I don't know why, but ever since the Furman-Wofford game in 2002 (now referred to as Mud Bowl '02), where it poured and poured and poured, I just love to see games played in the rain--and mud. However, I generally like to be prepared for the rain and have a way to get home other than on foot if it rains.... no such luck on Saturday. As I headed out to walk to the stadium for the Citadel-ETSU game, I remembered the forecasts for rain, so I went to grab a raincoat. Oh wait, do I own a rain coat? Nope. Refusing to be that person that has the umbrella blocking everyone's view of the game and looking up at the beautiful sky, I decided to chance it. Well, I clearly made the wrong decision (I'm seeing a frightening trend here...), as it rained pretty much throughout the whole second half. I don't leave football games early, especially if it's a close game, so I pretty much got soaked... and then had to walk home in the rain too. It was so worth it though, as the second half was really exciting. I'll spare you the play-by-play, but there were lots of great plays, lots of turnovers, and a last-minute Bulldog win! I was so excited for the guys for their homecoming win. It was a great final home game for the seinors. Next week they're headed to the Swamp, so I'm not so optimistic, but perhaps the rainy game prepared them for the swamp-like conditions? ;)

Meanwhile, on the other side of the state, Furman suffered a loss to conference rival Georgia Southern. I forgot it was on TV and didn't record it, but apparently I should be glad I didn't get to see any of it. Furman really needed to win out to maintain playoff hopes, so I think post-season play is pretty much out of the question now. I hate it for them, as what I've been hearing is that the problems on Saturday were not quality of play, but of play-calling. Lots of people are starting to talk about Furman's need for a new coach, but I'll stay out of that one... at least in writing. The Paladins will play at Wofford next week, and although the playoffs aren't in reach anymore, I'd love to see them get one more win.