IT'S GAME DAY

Really, there's not a whole lot to say about this game tonight other than it's one we need to win, but that holds true for all the games. The Longhorns are not that good, you know it, I know it, they know it, heck their fans know it. I had a fan from that town north of Enid call me last night and pleaded with me to do all I could to ensure the Jackets take it easy on "his boys" as he put it tonight. Of course, in true Hombre Lobo fashion, my reply was that taking it easy was for us old men up in the stands and that we are gonna watch the young pups crack some skulls tonight.

While this can be looked at as a glorified practice, it's still a game so here are a few quotes from high level competitors:

If it doesn't matter who wins or loses, then why do we keep score?- Vince Lombardi

You have to perform at a consistently higher level than the others. That's the mark of a true professional- Joe Paterno

Success isn't owned, it's leased, and rent is due every day- JJ Watt

Somebody may beat me but they are going to have to bleed to do it- Steve Prefontaine (side note: if you don't know who this cat is, look him up)

After high school, Josh Allen had ZERO scholarship offers. After he played JUCO, he sent out 1000 emails to college coaches and received ONE offer. Hopefully you watched him win last night versus the defending Super Bowl Champs.

Ability is what you're CAPABLE OF DOING. Motivation determines WHAT YOU DO. Attitude determines how WELL YOU DO IT.- Lou Holtz

The bottom line is this, no team will ever just roll over and let you pat their belly as you run up the score against them. You have to go out and take it from them.

Be a DAWG! Play hard, represent your school, family and yourself with pride and wake up a winner tomorrow.