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When the Georgia Bulldogs boarded the plane to Stillwater, the last thing on their mind I’m sure was where they would be playing a potential bowl game. A season with as many ups and downs as the best roller coaster left a lot to be desired when all was said and done. The fact that the last part of the ride ends in Shreveport has a lot patrons jumping off and staying home.

Everyone is disappointed, including the players. There has been some talk about frustration over the bowl practice schedule and heading to Shreveport Christmas day. I understand that. Our guys are used to playing January 1st at the earliest, unlike another local team rejoicing at their rare chance to play with the “big boys” for the first time in nearly 50 years.

The fact of the matter is, while disappointing, it’s the reality of under-achievement. You lose control of your destiny and it’s therefore imposed upon you. At any rate, it sounds as if the team has refocused and is ready to play a Texas A&M team with a pretty good offense. Based on each team’s track record on defense, this could be a 51-48 game, with Blair Walsh kicking the game winner of course!

The bottom line is this. I hope the players understand that much of this was in their control and it got away. I hope they never take anything for granted ever again. That includes their personal preparation, their preparation as a team and also the family time they will miss this one time in their lives.

If they truly take it to heart, it’s not a bad life lesson.

We all should remember it too, especially this time of year.

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