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AGONY TO ECSTASY

We're hosting a playoff game.

I-AA Playoff Field

James Madison is coming to play us. James Madison! Coming to play us! At Murray Goodman! WOW!

This isn't a typo. This isn't some cruel joke. This is the real deal. The seniors have another meaningful game to play.

I am incredibly happy for the seniors. They have at least one more chance to wear the Lehigh football uniform. At home too!

More information later! What a weekend - from the depths of despair to - a chance at redemption.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I really don't get it. I'm not complaining but I thought last year's team was much more deserving of going to the playoffs than this year's. They have performed progressively worse beginning with the Georgetown game. Fortunately for us, the nitwits doing the selecting don't actually watch the games. They base their selections on boxscores and margin of victory. Whatever. I'll be there Saturday!
7:41 PM
Anonymous said…
It is obvious that the guy that wrote the last post, has never put on pads and has never experienced what it is like to be a part of one of the most storied programs in college football history. To take a shot at this years team after all of the injuries to key players and the hard work that their replacements and everyone from player 1 to 112, as well as the Lehigh staff has put into this season, is typical of the less than knowledgable football fan. Do the team and the real fans a favor, stay home Saturday! CTHUSKY56
8:22 PM
Anonymous said…
Anonymous #2 - Who said I was a guy? Who said I was putting down the team? I was demeaning the selection committee that doesn't even watch the games. I am still irked about last year's team not making the playoffs when I felt they were a more complete team. I started my comments by saying I wasn't complaining. I'm thrilled that this year's squad qualified for the playoffs despite the rash of injuries and the wearing down of the defense. And why do you assume I've "never put on the pads"? As a current lacrosse and ex-field hockey player I have "put on the pads" more than a few times. I know what competitive team sports are. Having grown up in Bethlehem and having a Dad and brother who played for Lehigh I'd venture to say I've seen a hell of a lot more games in the past 19 years than you have, including every away game over the past two years. You make a lot of assumptions, most of them wrong.

Now it's my turn: I may not be a proctologist but I know an ass when I see one!!!
7:58 PM
Anonymous said…
In response to the neutral gendered individual that puts on pads to play lacrosse and field hockey: The reason that you are not a proctologist is because it would be dangerous to work in an area so close to your head. To back peddle from your statement, which was clearly a knock on this years team and can be interpreted in no other way, is the sign of a waffler. You certainly have seen more Lehigh games than I have, I will give you that, but you seem like too much of a fair weather fan, to be considered loyal. I still think you should stay home. Happy holidays!
9:31 PM
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