It's Happening!

Do you notice this time of the year, the cicadas are humming their evening drone? I love that noise. It's the indication that summer's dwindling and fall is approaching, my favorite season of the year. If you listen real close, and concentrate, it sounds like they are saying, "Go Big Red". That's why this is my favorite season, football and autumn. Even the cicadas are wearing red with little cornhead hats:) I've caught a few glimpses of some preseason games, though I'm not a huge pro football fan, it sets the tone for things to come. Heck, I even sat and watched part of a Disney show with my youngest daughter, just because there was a couple of scenes where a girl was playing football on a junior high team. Hey, football is football, stop laughing. So, I've been reading every article I can find, and watching the news for the latest updates and progress of the Husker squad. I always anticipate what the year is going to bring, and try to remain optimistic. Even during the lean years, preseason discussions with friends and family always remained upbeat. This year is no different. Even if we don't win the Big 12 North title, as many are predicting, I love what has become of this team, and especially the coaching staff. I am somewhat worried about the fact we have some rather talented coaches at key positions, and other teams are going to come knocking, with offers of the moon. I do long for the day of continuity among the coaching staff, where coaches were hired and then retired... to Nebraska pastures, not 'greener' pastures. Regardless, it seems to be congealing in Lincoln. I can't wait to have the Sunday morning paper with the game breakdown, stats, highlights of plays or players that stood out, just helps feed my addiction. I've gone several months now, on the wagon, it's now time to fall off the wagon, and get on the bandwagon! You can respond if you like, but not on Saturdays during the game. GBR. I think that's an acronym for Go Big Red!