Okay, so today is the rarest of rare days. Since I'm waiting for my hair to dry after a shower at 3:20am (more on this later), I'll write up a blog entry before heading to bed.
After classes ended on Thursday, the hype of THE GAME finally set in. It is finally here. The showdown, the final conference game of the year against our arch rivals, Ohio State University (OSU aka the Buckeyes). Whole line of activities lined up throughout the week but didn't really have the chance to see or participate in most of them. Thursday night, met up with John, Edwin and Lennard for a quick dinner at Qdoba then went home to catch my episode of Survivor: China. Didn't do much the rest of the night.
Friday morning, got up pretty late and read some awesome blogs and articles on the net to get into the mood for the game. Some of them stirred up feelings pretty good, such as the entry at Ronald Bellamy's underachieving All-Stars , speaks for the hearts of all true Michigan faithful who bleed maize and blue. Going into the game, we are clearly the underdogs. Statistics wise: defense versus offense comparisons, offence versus defense comparisons, special teams, in every aspect, we are out-gunned and out-matched, not to mention the soul of the team, Mike Hart and Chad Henne being badly injured, we are sorely out-done.
None of that matters now does it? Whatever ESPN says, whatever rational reasoning and arguments say, I have decided that there is nothing else left to do but just to believe, that come Saturday, when the players put their hearts and souls into the game, we will emerge victorious.
"Those who stay will be champions." Jake Long, Mike Hart, Chad Henne, Shawn Crable, Brandon Englemont, amongst many others, decided not to draft for the NFL last year, giving up millions of dollars to don the Maize and Blue, and winged helmet once again. This will be their final game at home, in the biggest college football stadium, in front of the biggest college football crowd and the greatest sports rivalry in America. They deserve the win. Also, this would probably be Coach Lloyd Carr's last game. The man has his flaws. I may not agree with some of his coaching strategies and play calling but above all that, he was a great man. A true Michigan man who led with honor, pride and integrity. He too, deserves the win. So, I will believe.
Anyways, on with the events of my day. I had lunch with Manch today. Haven't had a chance to catch up with her in the longest time, so that was pretty good. We went to Yotsuba along Washtenaw for some nice Japanese food. The original plan was to go get ice-cream from Cold Stone Creamery after lunch but she was way too stuffed to eat anymore, so we skipped that. I spent a good part of the afternoon idling around, reading stuff on the net and some notes. My entire household went grocery shopping at Kroger in the late afternoon to stock up on supplies.
By the time we got back, it was finally the time for the Pep Rally. I tried to layer up with a fleece jacket under my sweat shirt before putting on the maize t-shirt but that didn't work. So, with just a t-shirt, sweat shirt and maize t-shirt over the top, I trotted out of the house in the cold (hovering around zero degree celsius) towards the Diag. It was awesome. Speeches by team captains Mike Hart and Jake Long, and speeches to fire up the crowd by various speakers. The crowd was just in a frenzy. Shouting and cheering and singing The Victors along with the band while braving the cold night. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. No matter the outcome of the game, it truly is great to be a Michigan Wolverine. Despite the cold, tons of people squeezed into the Diag to show their support for the team. All I can say is that it was just overwhelming.
I got home and had a simple dinner. Was contemplating going to my classmate's house party and when I finally headed out, I couldn't find a parking spot near her house and gave up trying. Came home and mulled around a little before heading out again. This time, to Studio 4. Okay, here's the shocker. Since I don't ever club and never did that in my 2 years plus here, this was a first. The crowd at the club was pretty poor today but nonetheless, was a decently enjoyable time with friends from TWSA. Drove over to Bubble Island with Anny and met up with the rest of the group for some bubble tea and snacks. Didn't get home till after 3am. So, the countdown continues. It has been a different, but pleasantly enjoyable day.
Tomorrow: pre-gaming at Simon's house (classmate/fellow group mate) at 8am! Beer pong and what-not before heading to the Big House for THE GAME at noon. I'm psyched!
Those who stay will be champions. Believe. Go Blue!!!
After classes ended on Thursday, the hype of THE GAME finally set in. It is finally here. The showdown, the final conference game of the year against our arch rivals, Ohio State University (OSU aka the Buckeyes). Whole line of activities lined up throughout the week but didn't really have the chance to see or participate in most of them. Thursday night, met up with John, Edwin and Lennard for a quick dinner at Qdoba then went home to catch my episode of Survivor: China. Didn't do much the rest of the night.
Friday morning, got up pretty late and read some awesome blogs and articles on the net to get into the mood for the game. Some of them stirred up feelings pretty good, such as the entry at Ronald Bellamy's underachieving All-Stars , speaks for the hearts of all true Michigan faithful who bleed maize and blue. Going into the game, we are clearly the underdogs. Statistics wise: defense versus offense comparisons, offence versus defense comparisons, special teams, in every aspect, we are out-gunned and out-matched, not to mention the soul of the team, Mike Hart and Chad Henne being badly injured, we are sorely out-done.
None of that matters now does it? Whatever ESPN says, whatever rational reasoning and arguments say, I have decided that there is nothing else left to do but just to believe, that come Saturday, when the players put their hearts and souls into the game, we will emerge victorious.
"Those who stay will be champions." Jake Long, Mike Hart, Chad Henne, Shawn Crable, Brandon Englemont, amongst many others, decided not to draft for the NFL last year, giving up millions of dollars to don the Maize and Blue, and winged helmet once again. This will be their final game at home, in the biggest college football stadium, in front of the biggest college football crowd and the greatest sports rivalry in America. They deserve the win. Also, this would probably be Coach Lloyd Carr's last game. The man has his flaws. I may not agree with some of his coaching strategies and play calling but above all that, he was a great man. A true Michigan man who led with honor, pride and integrity. He too, deserves the win. So, I will believe.
Anyways, on with the events of my day. I had lunch with Manch today. Haven't had a chance to catch up with her in the longest time, so that was pretty good. We went to Yotsuba along Washtenaw for some nice Japanese food. The original plan was to go get ice-cream from Cold Stone Creamery after lunch but she was way too stuffed to eat anymore, so we skipped that. I spent a good part of the afternoon idling around, reading stuff on the net and some notes. My entire household went grocery shopping at Kroger in the late afternoon to stock up on supplies.
By the time we got back, it was finally the time for the Pep Rally. I tried to layer up with a fleece jacket under my sweat shirt before putting on the maize t-shirt but that didn't work. So, with just a t-shirt, sweat shirt and maize t-shirt over the top, I trotted out of the house in the cold (hovering around zero degree celsius) towards the Diag. It was awesome. Speeches by team captains Mike Hart and Jake Long, and speeches to fire up the crowd by various speakers. The crowd was just in a frenzy. Shouting and cheering and singing The Victors along with the band while braving the cold night. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. No matter the outcome of the game, it truly is great to be a Michigan Wolverine. Despite the cold, tons of people squeezed into the Diag to show their support for the team. All I can say is that it was just overwhelming.
I got home and had a simple dinner. Was contemplating going to my classmate's house party and when I finally headed out, I couldn't find a parking spot near her house and gave up trying. Came home and mulled around a little before heading out again. This time, to Studio 4. Okay, here's the shocker. Since I don't ever club and never did that in my 2 years plus here, this was a first. The crowd at the club was pretty poor today but nonetheless, was a decently enjoyable time with friends from TWSA. Drove over to Bubble Island with Anny and met up with the rest of the group for some bubble tea and snacks. Didn't get home till after 3am. So, the countdown continues. It has been a different, but pleasantly enjoyable day.
Tomorrow: pre-gaming at Simon's house (classmate/fellow group mate) at 8am! Beer pong and what-not before heading to the Big House for THE GAME at noon. I'm psyched!
Those who stay will be champions. Believe. Go Blue!!!
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