Sugar Bowl Champs!

Late Thursday night I arrived home from New Orleans and what a trip it was! WE WON!! The University of Louisville’s football team won the Sugar Bowl! Even though we were the underdogs in this game against Florida, we ended up winning 33-23. From start to finish, it was one of the most exciting games I have ever seen! So proud of this team, our city, and most importantly Scott 🙂 

We arrived in New Orleans (or as Louisville fans liked to refer to it as “LouOrleans”) on Sunday, December 30th and enjoyed sightseeing and of course the infamous Bourbon Street. I had never been to this city before, but it sure was a lot of fun! 

On New Years Eve the team had curfew at 10:30 but I was able to see my love for a little bit before he had to be on lock down.

Bourbon Street was insane, especially with all of the red and black…and people yelling C-A-R-D-S every five seconds 🙂

Before the game, outside of the dome!

Scott looking good in warm-ups

Found my lovely friends Tamara and Perry at the game! GO CARDS!

Right after the game, celebrating our victory!

Scott laying on the field, taking it all in one last time…

After the game, back at the hotel – all of the fans greeting the players!! The whole lobby was PACKED

This game was absolutely incredible! I could not be more proud of the team and all of their hard work and dedication. They definitely deserved this win and I cold not be happier for them. It was bittersweet since it was Scott’s final game, but it was definitely a great game to end on. I was filled with so many emotions – sad to see Scott’s career as a college athlete end after four years, but also excited for him to move on in life and finally have a break from sports after all this time. It has definitely been a fun ride and one I will never forget. Go Cards and go #89! 🙂 

Go Cards!

It has been an exciting week for the University of Louisville football program. My boyfriend, Scott, is a senior this year, but began his college career as a walk-on freshman.  He has put in so much time and hard work and it all paid off last year when he earned a scholarship. This season he has been starting at wide receiver and has loved every minute of it.  It has been amazing to see his dreams come true of playing college football for a D-1 school.

Last Saturday was their Senior Night game and the timing could not have been more perfect because I was already home for Thanksgiving break. My family and I arrived hours before kick-off to tailgate and to greet the players as they walked through the parking lot to the stadium for their “Card March.”  Before the game started, they announced all of the seniors and had them walk to meet their families on the field. Everything seemed to be going great until a couple of minutes in to the first quarter. One of the first offensive plays of the game, Scott was tackled and took a hard blow to the head. He suffered a concussion and was out the rest of the game.  It was heartbreaking that this had to happen to him on his senior night and during their last home game of the season (his last home game ever).  He was taken in to the training facility for the rest of the first half, but was luckily able to come back out on the sidelines after halftime.

My heart hurt for him because I knew he was extremely disappointed, but I could not help but feel such pride and admiration as I watched him on the sidelines. Scott never stopped cheering and was constantly trying to pump up his teammates. Despite his efforts, UofL ended up losing in triple overtime to UConn.

 my parents and I tailgating before the game

 Scott greeting his family on the field before the game

Scott during warm-ups…unfortunately he spent more time on the field before the game than during the game, since his concussion happened so early on 😦

after the game

Scott is feeling much better, but unfortunately could not play in their last game of the season last night against Rutgers.  Even though he was unable to play, he cheered his little heart out.  The team got off to a slow start, but played great in the second half and WON, putting them at the top of their conference.  This earned them the title of “Big East Champs,” finishing with a 10-2 record. I am so unbelievably excited for them and happy they are going to a BCS bowl game.  Depending on the results of games this weekend from other teams in their conference, we will either be going to the Orange Bowl in Miami or the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.  Luckily Scott will be healthy and able to play in this game – the biggest of the season! I will be more than excited to go to either bowl game, but would love some warm weather and a tan! 🙂 YAY for Christmas break and for a vacation! 

 Scott giving the trophy some love after the game

Big East Champs!