And although I am glad to be done with school, there are some things that I just miss terribly. Especially being SO far away out here in Texas, without any opportunity to visit or participate in alumni activities, etc. I miss the beautiful campus, I miss gallivanting around town with my lovely sorority sisters, I miss D-Hall, I miss reading on the quad, I miss UREC, I miss late nights cramming for ridiculous math tests (wait, maybe not...). Well, you get the idea.
But one thing I miss maybe more than anything else is JMU football. Yes, you read that right. I love football!! (This probably has something to do with the fact that I was also a member of the Marching Royal Dukes. Yes, self proclaimed band geek. Go ahead and laugh). But I especially love that JMU has a team worth watching and rooting for! In 2004, they were the National Champions!! And yes, I was at the game, screaming 'til I had no voice left! :)
More recently, however, they have had a slightly different victory. If you do not follow college football, you may not be aware of this, but two weeks ago my beloved Dukes played nationally ranked FBS team, Virginia Tech. Being an FCS school, (and considering Tech was ranked #13), we were not exactly expecting to pull out a win. It was more like, let's hope it's not too bad of a blowout!
HOWEVER, in possibly the most AMAZING upset in college football history, the James Madison Dukes BEAT the Virginia Tech Hokies, 21-16!!!!!!
It was probably the best football game I have ever watched in my entire life. No lie.
Needless to say, I am even more bummed than usual that I live so incredibly FAR away, and can never participate in history-making moments like this! But this year, the FCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME will be played in none other than the great state of Texas!! Practically in my backyard!!! I know I am getting a little ahead of myself considering they have not even started conference play yet, but oh my goodness, if they make it to the championship, I AM THERE! Wearing my precious little newborn girl proudly, and sporting the purple and gold!! :)
GOOOOOO DUKES!
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