Our horse finally caught up with the cart.

Yes.

Saturday was a very sad day, as Appalachian was defeated by Richmond in a quarterfinal playoff game. So...their season is done.

I would be lying if I said that it doesn't suck. It definitely hurts. It sucks because the games are just so much fun to go to, it gives us something exciting to look forward to each weekend, and it's an awesome chance to spend time with my family. I mean, seriously, how many 26 year olds get to see their parents in Ocean, sis in Wilmington, and future brother-in-law in Ocean (at least) every other weekend from August to December?? It's pretty awesome that we all get to spend so much time together.

We all knew that it would end sometime, but that doesn't make it any easier; however, the fact that we got four incredible seasons of football is pretty awesome. How lucky are we as fans to see THREE STRAIGHT Division I National Championships and FOUR STRAIGHT Southern Conference titles AND a win over No. 5 Michigan IN Ann Arbor?

In a way, it's probably good because it will make the team want it more next year and they'll be set for greatness. The players that were really young this year will have a lot more experience. It will be Armanti's senior season and they will be out looking for revenge. I am VERY excited for next season and it will be very cool to start it off at ECU. It should be an electrifying atmosphere! They'll be ready and we'll be ready. (Interestingly, App doesn't play one single game outside of the Carolinas next year!)

So, we turn toward Labor Day Weekend 2009 and we spend the "off season" cheering on the Panthers and watching hockey!

Anyone want 5 seats to the National Championship game in Chattanooga on Dec. 19? :-)