Did you see it?!?!
The game last night?
The "blackout" game against TCU to see who would take over 1st place in the Mountain West?
It was awesome!
Ok- so the first 9 minutes weren't so great when TCU went up by 10 and we were wondering where our defense was. But then our defense showed up (big time!) and Louie (I heart Louie) was able to kick a couple field goals (of course he was!) and the score was 6-10 at halftime. Then the second half was a little frustrating as two great defenses battled it out and the offenses tried to keep up. We thought the game was over when TCU got into field goal range (we are used to Louie afterall) and they lined up to kick. We couldn't believe it when the ball hit the goal post and didn't go through. We still had a chance to win with a touchdown! But then they got into position to kick again. And we figured, again, that the game was over. However with about 2 1/2 minutes left on the clock the unbelieveable happened. Their kick went wide right and they missed the field goal- again! Everyone went crazy!
And then we knew.
We knew that we could win.
We knew that we could take it all the way back down the field and score. I'm not sure how to describe the feeling- but you could feel it- it was going to happen.
The team was feeding off the energy of the crowd and everyone in the stadium was on their feet cheering and yelling. Our QB Johnson- who always comes through in a clutch- was amazing! If you didn't see it- find someone who recorded it (we did!) and watch it. You should see it. The plays were beautiful and Freddy Brown was the target-twice. Once for a crucial 1st down and then for the best touchdown ever!
The stadium was rocking!
Our offense had come out and played like there was no one on the field with them. They were incredible! The score was 13-10 but there were still 40+ seconds on the clock though and TCU wasn't ready to give up either. They headed back down the field and were almost close enough for another kick attempt (We felt so bad for their kicker at this point -a freshman- who I knew must be just dying on the sidelines) but he wouldn't have to endure a 3rd attempt. We picked off the ball with just seconds left and it was over.
We won. We beat TCU!
In a stadium full of people wearing black to cheer on a team wearing some really cool black uniforms.
Like I said before- it was AWESOME! Fans immediately rushed the field yelling and screaming and the announcers had those of us left in the stands laughing as they very calmly asked them to be careful with the goal posts and be cautious entering the field. Trevor took off with Eli for his very first field rush. They had a blast meeting players and taking pictures with them- Fotu even gave Eli his helmet to hold in the picture with him. (Unfortunately Trev didn't take the camera out with them so the pictures are all on his phone. I'll post those if I can get them off of there.) Here are a few until then...
Eli wearing black.
Rushing the field. Trevor and Eli are in there somewhere.
Holding down one of the goal posts.Lizzy, Eli, Leif & Trevor
10 and 0!
Next week- San Deigo
Then that blue team.
Afterwards it looks like we'll be headed to a BCS Bowl Game- again!
GO UTES!!!
