Thursday, November 29, 2007

CHAMPIONS!





Well everyone, the time has come. We are now officially intramural champions, no need to say which division. None the less we are champions. Let me just tell you how it all went down; last night we played in freezing weather at 8pm, and let's just say it was a very sad sight. I wasn't feelin it in anyway, I mean literally I couldn't feel my feet. Anyway, we played a freshman team and they brought everyone they ever met to be their fans. Ok well maybe not that many, but their whole ward. They were pumped up and we were a little out of it. We lost and I must say anger was flowing through me. All last night I wasn't in a good mood. 
So I decided that today was going to be the day. I wanted to get there early and warm up (which usually we show up 1 minute before the game). That is showing you how badly we wanted it tonight... meaning we showed up at least 5 minutes before. I even told my students all about it, maybe so they could pump me up. They promised they would think of me. 
It didn't seem as cold tonight, and we kept shedding layers. The game started and we were playing tough. My lungs were burning like no other. We scored 4 points before they scored once. We were on a roll. Basically what I am trying to say is that we worked them. There was some anger flying back and forth, but there is no denying that we wooped em. Our team played the best game of the season. 
I remember a time when I was talking to Liz and I was telling her how smart her kids were, and she said how competitive our kids will be. I think that she is probably right. Drew and I are very intense, even if it's division three ultimate frisbee (sorry Ty I can't just call it Ultimate). I have been telling myself that I won't be one of those parents who yells at the refs or players. Tonight there were parents there who lost it. I am pledging right now to harness the intensity I feel inside. 
Here are some pics to show off our new shirts. Unfortunately we forgot to bring a camera to take a picture of the whole team. We decided to wear our shirts to church on Sunday and take one there. Ok... well maybe not with our shirts on.

10 comments:

Goose said...

I have finally made something of myself. We are champions!!! Just to let everyone know, Kristen had a touchdown today, and she should of had an assist to me but I couldn't bring it down. She gets my vote for MVP!!!! Team BYU 169th ward got the T-shirts, just don't ask us what division it was. Division 3 is basically the same as division 1, right?

Tankfos said...

Those are pretty sweet shirts!!! You could probably get a lot of money on the BYU underground market for one of those babies!!

Danalin said...

I knew you could do it!!! Hooray for the win AND the cool t-shirts you'll have for the rest of your lives to prove it. Ummm...why were there parents there at all? Aren't these kids all in college? Did their parents fly in for the event? Okay, so maybe they're from nearby, but still. And why were they going ballistic over their college-aged child's intramural ultimate frisbee game? Some people...sheesh. Anyway, CONGRATS!!!

Mark said...

Yes, I too know of the glory . . . what it tastes like.

I congratulate you on your championship. The only thing that would make it sweeter is if it wasn't in the lowest division against a bunch of teenagers. But hey, you've reached the pinnacle of your lowly division, and that is something to celebrate. Or at least to talk about in moderate tones. :)

Just kidding. Congrats. Being the only one left standing at the end of a season is a glorious feeling. Wear your T-shirt with pride! After intramurals, the opportunities for such glory vanish, by and large . . .

Milmonster said...

I have only one comment...
I hope our kids are on the same team because I would hate to have to face you guys as parents. Try as hard as you might, I think you will be the eptome of a competative soccer mom!

Lauren said...

It was definitely freezing that night. You guys were awesome though!! Congrats on the shirt!

Angie said...

So cool, guys! Congratulations! Of course, I wouldn't have expected anything less. Such cool shirts, too!

Kristen said...

Ok Milmonsters you might be right. I just played a game of UNO with Drew and I lost. I actually was a little upset that I lost. And it's JUST UNO. Maybe there are just some things that we are meant to be. And I am meant to be a crazy soccer mom:)

Sabrina said...

Congratulations! I understand those shirts are the most coveted at BYU.

TopHat said...

I didn't know you were a fan of ultimate frisbee. Oh the secret lives of teachers...