WIN OVER LA TECH MAKES THREE
Buckeyes Brace For Date With Streaking 'Dogs
Well, maybe not. It appears either Michigan or USC are still in line to face Ohio St. for all the marbles next month, despite Fresno State's three-game winning streak. The latest conquest was an exciting 34-27 victory over Louisiana Tech. With that the 'Dogs of Fresno improved to 4-7 while the 'Dogs of Ruston dropped to 3-9.
This type of scenario makes for a challenge here at Follies Central as a three-game winning streak late in the year is definitely to be applauded. Especially for this young FSU team. However, this blog's stated purpose is to offer clear-minded commentary on a pattern of events surrounding this university that are nothing if not comical.
All that having been said, celebrating this victory and the two that preceded it are a lot like me celebrating routine acts like getting the mail and taking out the trash. Or at the very least they should be, if you believe the hype and the arrogance of the last few years.
With my skull still bruised from being beaten over the head by Coach Hill about what a national phenomenon this program is; with the arrogance of the university fresh in my mind after dealing with tickets, seating, stadium experience, et al.; and with a brain that understands sports by not allowing it to be overrun by my heart, I look at the last three games as wins over New Mexico St., Idaho and Louisiana Tech. No more, no less.
And when I compare that stretch to the scenario that unfolded in the fourth quarter of the USC game last year, it's hard not to laugh. If you're thinking clearly, that is.
In November of 2005 the Bulldogs walked off the LA Coliseum field thinking they should have beaten the top-ranked Trojans and Pete Carrol proclaimed them a top-10 team, "no doubt about it."
In November of 2006 the Red Wave rejoices at the ability to pull one out in the waning seconds of a game that was attended by fewer people than I saw in line at Wal-Mart this afternoon.
At least Florida State has national championship hardware in its trophy case and is suffering its losses to teams in a major conference.
Does this season's events sober up the university or not? I doubt it. For crying out loud, they "offered" to put a cupholder on the back of the seat in front of me for a mere $18 just a couple of seasons ago. And all the while, the team was treading water and the scoreboard graphics remained EXACTLY the same as every season since I started attending games. Same on-field features, same music at the exact same times. Same shit, higher price. Tradition's special if you're talking about Touchdown Jesus and a Golden Dome. But they can dump "Jump Around" any decade now at Bulldog Stadium. And just put that damn cupholder there, it's at every other relevant stadium in North America, including the one the Grizzlies play in. But then again, the Grizzlies are on the Triple A level, and that is a bit of a step up from the local college football team at the moment.
Next Up: @ San Jose St.
Well, maybe not. It appears either Michigan or USC are still in line to face Ohio St. for all the marbles next month, despite Fresno State's three-game winning streak. The latest conquest was an exciting 34-27 victory over Louisiana Tech. With that the 'Dogs of Fresno improved to 4-7 while the 'Dogs of Ruston dropped to 3-9.
This type of scenario makes for a challenge here at Follies Central as a three-game winning streak late in the year is definitely to be applauded. Especially for this young FSU team. However, this blog's stated purpose is to offer clear-minded commentary on a pattern of events surrounding this university that are nothing if not comical.
All that having been said, celebrating this victory and the two that preceded it are a lot like me celebrating routine acts like getting the mail and taking out the trash. Or at the very least they should be, if you believe the hype and the arrogance of the last few years.
With my skull still bruised from being beaten over the head by Coach Hill about what a national phenomenon this program is; with the arrogance of the university fresh in my mind after dealing with tickets, seating, stadium experience, et al.; and with a brain that understands sports by not allowing it to be overrun by my heart, I look at the last three games as wins over New Mexico St., Idaho and Louisiana Tech. No more, no less.
And when I compare that stretch to the scenario that unfolded in the fourth quarter of the USC game last year, it's hard not to laugh. If you're thinking clearly, that is.
In November of 2005 the Bulldogs walked off the LA Coliseum field thinking they should have beaten the top-ranked Trojans and Pete Carrol proclaimed them a top-10 team, "no doubt about it."
In November of 2006 the Red Wave rejoices at the ability to pull one out in the waning seconds of a game that was attended by fewer people than I saw in line at Wal-Mart this afternoon.
At least Florida State has national championship hardware in its trophy case and is suffering its losses to teams in a major conference.
Does this season's events sober up the university or not? I doubt it. For crying out loud, they "offered" to put a cupholder on the back of the seat in front of me for a mere $18 just a couple of seasons ago. And all the while, the team was treading water and the scoreboard graphics remained EXACTLY the same as every season since I started attending games. Same on-field features, same music at the exact same times. Same shit, higher price. Tradition's special if you're talking about Touchdown Jesus and a Golden Dome. But they can dump "Jump Around" any decade now at Bulldog Stadium. And just put that damn cupholder there, it's at every other relevant stadium in North America, including the one the Grizzlies play in. But then again, the Grizzlies are on the Triple A level, and that is a bit of a step up from the local college football team at the moment.
Next Up: @ San Jose St.
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