Only Competing With the Best

That's right. Apparently, my beloved Dawgs only compete with the best. I have been very disappointed several times this year when State lost to teams I didn't even know! However, it seems that we hold out for our REAL competition! I thought the LSU game was going to be the most exciting game all year! (and even that one wasn't expected) But the Dawgs came out ready to take on the number one team, Florida, on Saturday! What a game!

Of course, like all gamedays in Starkvegas, we started our beautiful afternoon with tailgating, SEC football on the satellite, friends, family, and FOOD! We feasted on chili, honey baked ham, and a plethora of other choices! Yummo! All the while, visiting with friends. Heavenly!

My sweet college friends - Marcee, me, and Rachael
I FINALLY answered my phone after half the season! Ha!

Kristin, Rachael, me, and Marcee

You're welcome, Rach!

Dr. Eric, Amanda, and me

Back to the game...

I should begin forty minutes before the game actually. Excitement and cowbells were EVERYWHERE! We arrived early so as not to miss a thing! When we arrived, the stadium was already packed out! In fact, standing room only tickets were sold for this game. It was incredible!

The fans were ready!

There were many highlights from this game that I wanted to preserve in photographs. The first and biggest highlight was very blurry due to the fact that I was dancing and screaming and jumping ALL OVER THE PLACE! Both Florida and State teams were out in the middle of the field dancing in each others' faces. Literally! The refs and coaches worked to separate the players. Me? I was ringing my cowbell ever so proudly while screaming, jumping, dancing, and trying to take a picture.

First, our 3 point lead in the first quarter.

Second, our tie of 13 points after halftime.

Our incredible defense - who, by the way, scored 12 of our 19 points!

Also, Tim Tebow. When the Florida team came out on the field, there were people everywhere saying, "There's Tebow!" It was funny.

Lastly, our incredible team played an amazing game against the top-rated Florida Gators! I had a cowbell in each hand, and I ended up with blisters on both! I was so proud...although I would have loved a win. I guess we can't have it all!

After the game, the traffic was horrendous. So, we settled in, ate some more, visited some more, and enjoyed the afterglow.

Dustin and friends

Kristin, Lee, and Rhonda

Watch out, Alabama! We only compete with the best! You should be afraid...very afraid!