This past Saturday the Bulldogs traveled 6+ hours to Marshall, Texas to play the East Texas Baptist University Tigers. Going there we knew we would be in a dog fight so preparation throughout the week was key if we had any chances of winning. We departed on Friday around 8:30 a.m. to Tyler, Texas where the team grubbed and went to a couple of movies. It was a bonding experience that turned out fruitful because the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs came back from a 14-0 score at the end of the first quarter to beat the ETBU Tigers 44-34. It was an outstanding TEAM performance. Our defense stepped up when we were needed along with our offense being more productive in good field position. Even more impressive was our special team guys who caused a good number of big plays including a 4th down conversion that went about 40 yards, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and setting up great field position the entire night. We had some adversity early on being down by 14 but we stuck it out and kept fighting. In the end, after the fat lady sang her last note, the scoreboard shown us to be victorious. This was a key victory for the Bulldogs. It was not only the first road win for the Texas Lutheran University football program in about 4 or 5 years, but it was our first game in conference play. Our number of wins in conference determines if we make it to the NAIA DIII playoffs in November represting the American Southwest Conference. Also it was nice that we won our first road trip my freshman year. The experience of the bus ride is not like any other. We also stayed in a hotel which was also a first for me. The team became closer making playing on the field easier. I'm hoping we can keep this streak going because we honestly shouldn't lose to anyone. We have the talent to play for the national championship so I won't be settling for less. Our theme this week is commitment, so practice is going to be intense and fast-paced. Our hardwork in practice paid off so the coaches will be pushing us to our limits. Those who keep going even though they are tired really "love the game", so at the end of the day it will be well worth it in the end. Well. Over and out.Monday, September 19, 2011
Road Win
This past Saturday the Bulldogs traveled 6+ hours to Marshall, Texas to play the East Texas Baptist University Tigers. Going there we knew we would be in a dog fight so preparation throughout the week was key if we had any chances of winning. We departed on Friday around 8:30 a.m. to Tyler, Texas where the team grubbed and went to a couple of movies. It was a bonding experience that turned out fruitful because the Texas Lutheran Bulldogs came back from a 14-0 score at the end of the first quarter to beat the ETBU Tigers 44-34. It was an outstanding TEAM performance. Our defense stepped up when we were needed along with our offense being more productive in good field position. Even more impressive was our special team guys who caused a good number of big plays including a 4th down conversion that went about 40 yards, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and setting up great field position the entire night. We had some adversity early on being down by 14 but we stuck it out and kept fighting. In the end, after the fat lady sang her last note, the scoreboard shown us to be victorious. This was a key victory for the Bulldogs. It was not only the first road win for the Texas Lutheran University football program in about 4 or 5 years, but it was our first game in conference play. Our number of wins in conference determines if we make it to the NAIA DIII playoffs in November represting the American Southwest Conference. Also it was nice that we won our first road trip my freshman year. The experience of the bus ride is not like any other. We also stayed in a hotel which was also a first for me. The team became closer making playing on the field easier. I'm hoping we can keep this streak going because we honestly shouldn't lose to anyone. We have the talent to play for the national championship so I won't be settling for less. Our theme this week is commitment, so practice is going to be intense and fast-paced. Our hardwork in practice paid off so the coaches will be pushing us to our limits. Those who keep going even though they are tired really "love the game", so at the end of the day it will be well worth it in the end. Well. Over and out.
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