My Thoughts - Memories

In place of my game thoughts this week, I offer this...

As I watched Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech running onto the field in glorious victory on Saturday, I was filled with envy. How long has it been? How long since the Razorbacks have beaten someone we were supposed to lose to? How long since we've been thrilled with a football win that was good enough to put on the Reynolds Razorback Stadium video board before the Hogs run through the "A"?

I'm tired of falling back on beating Texas in Austin. And it seems like forever since Decori Birmingham caught the "Markham Miracle" touchdown. "Seventh Heaven" in Oxford is a distant memory. And the 2000 Cotton Bowl and '99 Tennessee wins are even further.

Now don't get me wrong...I love all of these memories. I love that I can look at those video board highlights and remember where I was when they happened. It's just that it's been so long, I'm starting to forget what a big win...heck, what a win over a good team with a winning record...feels like.

So Houston, Friday is another chance for you and your team to give the gift of a fond memory to Hog fans. Everyday people like me who will hold on to them for a lifetime. Some people are wanting it to be your last chance. I really don't care about that.

I just don't want to be envious when I see the fans of winning teams anymore.