I've Seen the Movie so Many Times...
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:59 am
Oh Gawd! Same script, different actors and remakes. I've seen this movie over and over the last 26 years. It was twenty seven years ago that FSU last kicked a field goal on the last play for a win. There have been plenty of wide lefts and rights to end the game with a loss over the past twenty six years.
I know the movie. The heart rending ending always gets to me, even though I know it's coming.
Once again, just like last week, the opponent kicks off with 53 seconds left. FSU goes down field on two passes and a pass intereference and the QB centers the ball for a 55 yard FG with 6 seconds on the clock. I know the script.
But wait. This time Ole Yeller lives, the shot missed! An alternate ending! My 26 year old, who has never seen a walk off FG for the win, is beside himself. We linger on with the stunned crowd to watch the credits roll. Someone slipped in an alternate script. Old Yeller lives this time.
I know the movie. The heart rending ending always gets to me, even though I know it's coming.
Once again, just like last week, the opponent kicks off with 53 seconds left. FSU goes down field on two passes and a pass intereference and the QB centers the ball for a 55 yard FG with 6 seconds on the clock. I know the script.
But wait. This time Ole Yeller lives, the shot missed! An alternate ending! My 26 year old, who has never seen a walk off FG for the win, is beside himself. We linger on with the stunned crowd to watch the credits roll. Someone slipped in an alternate script. Old Yeller lives this time.