If I had had someone near me, I’d jump into their arms! I had to watch the game with my brother and sister-in-law, both Aubrin grads. They were very cool and actually liked our team and the 04’s (even though we ripped their hearts out in the semi-final game) I was unusually stoic during the championship game but after we won, I stood up with my hands raised in triumph. I think we WON the game, we were aggressive in lock-down defense and forced them into confusion. Watching the last play, we were aggressive without fouling and had all of their scoring options shut down. We needed one more last shutdown and we made the plays unafraid and undaunted. That’s why we are WINNERS and CHAMPIONS!
I don't have words that do it justice but what an unbelievable run - I think about all the things that had to go our way for us to win this. It washes away that feeling I had that we were cursed somehow with our setbacks in FB and BB. All gators should feel privileged to have watched scintillating game after game and then winning it all under historically challenging circumstances. I'm still buzzing and watching those replays like everyone else. What an incredible season!
