It is not meant as a metaphor or analogy.
A very dear member of my family died last week. Her funeral was today. It was a somber, but celebratory, occasion, with all of her friends and family. It was beautiful, and she would have approved.
After, I came home to watch the Husker game.
Before the funeral ended, though, I received a phone call from one of my closest friends. Who happens to be dying from ovarian cancer. She has made it, thus far, twelve months longer than she was expected to. Good news, right?
Her husband, who married her after she fell ill (and knew what was ahead) demanded a divorce. Turns out, we think, that he was screwing her best friend. And had only wanted to be a martyr and collect honor and glory after she died. But she just didn't die soon enough to suit his tastes.
My point, you ask?
There ARE a lot of very important things in our lives. Husker football ranks up there, but does not, should not, and can not, EVER, come close to the things that really matter. Many older fans already know this, so it is mostly for you younger folks.
This loss is annoying, devastating, and horrible. But, there are more important things. I believe, with some tweaking, NU will be back on top. With most or all of our current staff.
We had a lot of kids--yes, they are kids--who had a bad night. It happens. You think it's unpleasant for us? I can only imagine how they felt in the locker room tonight.
All the tools are in place for next year to be spectacular. Many of us seasoned veterans took this year with a grain of salt. I certainly did, and it was fun to imagine, to dream. But the team, and coaches, already have done more this year than I thought possible.
Patience. Bo and co need another 2-3 years before we can make a decision, as fans, about where we are. Anxious fans nearly killed Texas A&M, and we have also been down that road with BC. Let's not go there just yet.
There is plenty of time in the next couple years to melt down properly, if we need to.
Do not let us turn on a coach who just brought us at least 10 wins this season.
That is all meant with utmost respect.
Best wishes,
Flood
A very dear member of my family died last week. Her funeral was today. It was a somber, but celebratory, occasion, with all of her friends and family. It was beautiful, and she would have approved.
After, I came home to watch the Husker game.
Before the funeral ended, though, I received a phone call from one of my closest friends. Who happens to be dying from ovarian cancer. She has made it, thus far, twelve months longer than she was expected to. Good news, right?
Her husband, who married her after she fell ill (and knew what was ahead) demanded a divorce. Turns out, we think, that he was screwing her best friend. And had only wanted to be a martyr and collect honor and glory after she died. But she just didn't die soon enough to suit his tastes.
My point, you ask?
There ARE a lot of very important things in our lives. Husker football ranks up there, but does not, should not, and can not, EVER, come close to the things that really matter. Many older fans already know this, so it is mostly for you younger folks.
This loss is annoying, devastating, and horrible. But, there are more important things. I believe, with some tweaking, NU will be back on top. With most or all of our current staff.
We had a lot of kids--yes, they are kids--who had a bad night. It happens. You think it's unpleasant for us? I can only imagine how they felt in the locker room tonight.
All the tools are in place for next year to be spectacular. Many of us seasoned veterans took this year with a grain of salt. I certainly did, and it was fun to imagine, to dream. But the team, and coaches, already have done more this year than I thought possible.
Patience. Bo and co need another 2-3 years before we can make a decision, as fans, about where we are. Anxious fans nearly killed Texas A&M, and we have also been down that road with BC. Let's not go there just yet.
There is plenty of time in the next couple years to melt down properly, if we need to.
Do not let us turn on a coach who just brought us at least 10 wins this season.
That is all meant with utmost respect.
Best wishes,
Flood
