One Week

So, the Mermaid Bowl didn't go as we wanted to. We had some stupid penalties at times, and at times some calls that made us scratch our heads and think "really?". The Razorbacks played well like they needed to, and made their plays, even though it seemed most of their drives started around midfield. It's a stupid feeling and I don't feel like going through every detail. I'm proud of our guys for stepping up and taking some swings in this fight. These dudes are winners, and I loved playing with them. Razors scored on a 4th down play, with the QB under pressure and running around slung a ball to a receiver, our DB played the ball and missed, and the dude ran in. I'm not sure, but I felt like I was being held. You can watch the play here and gather your own thoughts. It sucks to lose, especially feeling so confident going into the game, but I am glad we could give Denmark a great game to end the year on. I know these guys will use it as motivation and work hard this off season to become the best in Europe. I know individual awards may not mean much to guys, especially after a team loss, but I'm pretty sure and even bigger upset took place when the league MVP was given to an American receiver instead of our great reciever, Jonas Bo Hansen, who had over 100 receptions for some 1400 yards and like 20 TDs. Don't know what the Razor guy did, but don't think it was anything like that, maybe I'm wrong. All I know is that he will be my first pick in my DAFF NL fantasy league next year.

It was tough after the loss, but I went out with all the guys and we had a blast of a night. Leaving the Metro, I heard a girl talking to her friends say she is from Missouri, so I broke my rule of not talking to strangers just to ask where, and she is from Columbia, so not quite as cool as someone from STL. The team had a fun, but empty night out, and I enjoyed my time spent out with those guys. All of them that came up and talked to me for maybe the last time, and those crazies who apologized like they lost the game and ruined my experience or something. Couldn't have been farther from the truth, I enjoyed every minute (except maybe 2 minutes in the Mermaid Bowl) this year.

The weekend was not a total loss though, as I coached the U19 guys to a 9-0 win in the Junior Bowl. It felt great to see those guys out there, and the excitement of winning. I'm truly proud of those guys and how great they played. We scored a TD early, but it was called back because of a hold, and settled for a FG, which turned out to be all we need. We added a rushing TD later, and our defense played lights out. I loved those guys and am glad we won. I've been told no teams have ever won both a Junior Bowl and Mermaid Bowl, so I guess the U19 guys ruined it for us (just kidding). I was really hoping to break the trend and get two golds, but its a cruel world we live in right.

Yesterday, I laid in bed all day basically and watched How I Met Your Mother, which was on TV all day. I went over and hung out with some guys and watched the football games. He has ESPN America, so I got to flip around to the Cardinals game, which started out great, but ended miserably. I love the look on the guys' faces when I try to explain what's happening. They have very little knowledge of the game, so I am explaining balls and strikes, foul balls, and stuff like that. It makes me feel like some sort of genius.

As for my last week, nothing special planned. Going to try to get most of my packing done early, which will be broken up Tuesday for an after school thing, but I would just like it out of the way. I got some souvenir shopping to do, and some last football related stuff, but it's crazy it's over. I can't believe football is done, and I won't be able to help these guys on their quest to get the trophy back.

Time to pack I guess, see all you Americans soon!