What a good weekend! First, I worked on Saturday, allowing me to make a little money and further guaranteeing that I will be able to eat for the next two weeks. Also, I found out that I had lost 8-9 pounds, after 3 to 4 months being virtually the same weight. Being poor is the best diet I have ever been on. Later that night, I no doubt ruined it as I went to my dad’s to watch some football and eat grilled hamburgers. I think my dad finally has the hang of cooking burgers without burning them. Go old man!
But the game is more important. LSU 47 – WVU 21. Jarrett Lee was again rock solid. The two defense backs, Ware and Ford, were machines. Especially Ware, who was twisting and turning for extra yards the entire game. Everyone on offence played very well. The defense had some definite problems in that they were not able to put a whole lot of pressure on Gino Smith. Almost none at all. The defensive backs carried the defense with such exceptional players as Mathieu and Claiborne. The team was able to get 4 turnovers. The real MVP of the game should have been Wing, the Tiger’s Aussie punter. He put almost every punt within the 10 or 5 yard line. So what if Gino Smith had 463 yards passing, because WV had to start from their own end-zone on almost every series. I think I saw somewhere that the Mountaineers average starting spot was on their own 16 yard line while LSU’s was around the 48 or so. Field position wins games, baby, and this was how this one was won.
The next day I forgot to set my alarm so I missed church. While this stunk on my part, I was able to watch the Saints game while washing dishes. The Saints had a nail-biter against a rebuilt Texans team coming off a really crappy season last year. They really stunk but a lot has changed. It was back and forth until the very end. While the Texans maintained a lead for most of the game, Brees and Co. were able to put out their signature 4th quarter comeback to seize the win. The defense were the true heroes of this game. The Texans got to the red zone a great many times, but were held up to only a field goal. As one commentator stated, “Defeat, thy name is field goals.” So it was here, Saints 40 – Texans 33.
Finally, to finish the day off, I went to my brother John’s house for Pastalaya. I was hesitant, because I had never had it before. It turned out to be really delicious – as good as his Jambalaya. He is a pretty good cook. My dad and step-mother were there as well and after dinner we had a good conversation going. When I returned home, I was able to catch most of the new Jeff Dunham show on Comedy Central. All in all not a bad weekend – although I will try not to miss any more church.
Had a similar weekend over at my place. Heathers mom was in town so we had some country fried streak and mashed potatoes before the LSU game. Had rotisserie chicken and broccoli rice casserole for the Saints game. The games themselves were awesome as LSU was able to wear out the WVU defense. The Saints were able to withstand their terrible first-half defensive play and outlast the Texans in the 4th quarter.
Good post!