This past weekend was another big win for us. The win moved us to 3-0 and set up a very big divisional game with rival Bridgewater State. The game was one that I personally would like to forget as I had the worst day of my career. Three missed field goals that almost cost us the game, had it not been for a great effort by the defense. We ended up wining the game on a 1-yard touchdown run in the third overtime.
The defense was very good all day; two picks in the end zone by John Hirko and Dee Whitehead ended two scoring chances, and once again they were led by NEFC defensive player of the week Frank Famularo. The defense pitched a shutout for 60-plus minutes.
Saturday was the first time that I have ever played an overtime game and it didn’t end the way I had envisioned it to. As a kicker I have always in the back of my mind wished we could play an overtime game, so that I could win the game with a kick. That opportunity was there on Saturday and I didn’t get the job done like I had wanted to.
I am still getting treatment for a quad injury. I feel like it is getting better but it’s not there yet. I would like to be back to 100% within the next week, so that I can get back into a routine and start helping the team a little more than I am right now.
This week is very important to us, because the winner will have a game advantage in the Bogan Division. Bridgewater is a very good team with a lot of veterans, and has been playing very well this year.
A concern this week is getting everyone healthy, because it is going to take a good effort from everyone this week to win. The good thing is that they have to travel to us this week. We are still playing on a local high school field however due to delayed construction on our new facility.
The internship is going well; I am starting to do a little more. Last week I was out with some detectives and made my first arrest.
Treavor,
Hang in there buddy.. I’ve been following you now for a couple weeks. You sound like you’ve got something good going on over there in the east coast. Congrats on your engagement (my girl wants that before next years draft) and also on your first arrest. If you really want to fight crime, you should move out here to LA.
We also had a rough first half last week against Oregon. They were tough, but once we figured out what we needed to do, there was nothing they could do in the 2nd half. I”m glad to see that you guys pulled it out too. Keep your head up. You can’t worry about the misses. Your teamates are counting on you to step up and it sounds like you are always ready for the challenge. Keep getting your treatment because it’s a long season.
Good luck this week against Bridgewater. We also have a tough game against Arizona State. If we keep playing as a team and stay focused, I don’t think there is anyone in the country who can stop us.
Get some rest and kick some a$$ this weekend..
ML
In case anyone is in doubt, obviously that’s not Matt Leinart himself posting, but I thought I’d leave it up for amusement value.
What up TS,
I don’t know why people never think I would write. I always have to use a different name to sign up for these things. Please believe me – I love college football!!
Have a good weekend and I’ll catch up with you next week.
P.S. -Hope to be playing against you on Sundays next year!!!!