This past Sunday we played No. 16 Penn State at their home field for round two of the NCAA tournament. They beat us in the beginning of the season, so we went in as the underdogs. They definitely underestimated us, because we started out very strong and outplayed them in the first twenty minutes. We started to fall apart a little and they scored 2 goals in the next few minutes, leaving it at 2-0 by halftime. During halftime, one of our seniors gave an amazing speech that left half of our team in tears. Emotions were running high because if we were to lose, it would be our seniors' last college game ever. This left us inspired and pimped up for the second half. The beginning was slow, but about twenty minutes in we scored two quick goals to tie it up. A few minutes later we scored again, and after that the goals kept coming. In a matter of twenty minutes, we had gone from being down 2-0, to being up 6-2! It was by far the craziest game I have ever been a part of. Penn State was shocked. That was the most goals they have ever given up in one game in their history. They already had their plane flights set for California for the next round. This just goes to show that no matter what the circumstance is, you should never quit. We could have easily given up, but we came out and faught hard, and ended up doing something amazing. We play UCLA this Friday for the Sweet 16. It's going to be a very tough game but we have proven that we can beat anyone.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Never Give Up
This past Sunday we played No. 16 Penn State at their home field for round two of the NCAA tournament. They beat us in the beginning of the season, so we went in as the underdogs. They definitely underestimated us, because we started out very strong and outplayed them in the first twenty minutes. We started to fall apart a little and they scored 2 goals in the next few minutes, leaving it at 2-0 by halftime. During halftime, one of our seniors gave an amazing speech that left half of our team in tears. Emotions were running high because if we were to lose, it would be our seniors' last college game ever. This left us inspired and pimped up for the second half. The beginning was slow, but about twenty minutes in we scored two quick goals to tie it up. A few minutes later we scored again, and after that the goals kept coming. In a matter of twenty minutes, we had gone from being down 2-0, to being up 6-2! It was by far the craziest game I have ever been a part of. Penn State was shocked. That was the most goals they have ever given up in one game in their history. They already had their plane flights set for California for the next round. This just goes to show that no matter what the circumstance is, you should never quit. We could have easily given up, but we came out and faught hard, and ended up doing something amazing. We play UCLA this Friday for the Sweet 16. It's going to be a very tough game but we have proven that we can beat anyone.
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That's great. Wish you and your team the best of luck.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, i was really happy that you guys won. I heard your half time score was 2-0 and i thought you guys were going to lose but i am glad you guys did not give up.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck vs. UCLA
"...On this team, we fight for that inch
ReplyDeleteOn this team, we tear ourselves, and everyone around us
to pieces for that inch.
We CLAW with our finger nails for that inch.
Cause we know
when we add up all those inches
that's going to make the fucking difference
between WINNING and LOSING
between LIVING and DYING.
I'll tell you this
in any fight
it is the guy who is willing to die
who is going to win that inch.
And I know
if I am going to have any life anymore
it is because, I am still willing to fight, and die for that inch
because that is what LIVING is.
The six inches in front of your face..."
(Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino)