Instant Classic

Hey Colonel

Look for this game on ESPN's Instant Classic replay tomorrow morning. You might just get to see it after all!

I had a sneaky suspicion that I'd be up late and then charged up so it will be hard to settle down. I foresee yawning during the sermon tomorrow.

The first half was just dismal with flashes of brilliance, which were dampened by MSU's quick answers. Even in the third quarter, things didn't look so hot and I was truly sick of listening to Bob and Brent blather on. SO I muted the TV and got the knitting out. These games sure are good for the progress of my brother's sweater.

Anyway, it got a whole lot better in the fourth quarter. Ndukwe stripped the ball which helped give us the momentum needed to make the change happen. The biggest disappointment in the 4th was not converting the extra points. The first time, DW couldn't run it in and the second time Gioia hooked it. That left us needing the extra score, but an interception gave us what we needed and we were able to hang on, finishing the game with that freaky interception that wasn't reviewed by the booth but certainly was worn out by the commentators. It was weird but it was ours.

I'm sure there will be better commentary from the Godfather and the Colonel, but boy do I feel much better now!

Go Irish! Beat Boilermakers!