Auburn

The band plays.

Drumline pounds deep into your heart, your very soul.

It resonates within you, building the anticipation.

Crowd cheering

Friends watching, judging, do they want me to succeed? 

or to fail.

Family in the midst, Father cheers

as mother silently stands sentry, cautiously watching. always.

Amen. 

prayers are over

preparation has passed

the price has been payed;

blood, sweat, tears, pain, fatigue.

Reflect on the past months. years. 

isn't this what we dreamed about? 

what we've worked for?

We're here. 

gut check. 

All you care about are your teammates, your brothers.

To get that 'W'

Walk out of the armory,

high fives to little kids,

focus....

national anthem

~~~~~~~

refocus....

Opening Kickoff. 

showtime

how bad do you want it? 

are you willing to push harder,

run faster,

exert every ounce of strength 

on EVERY play?

where does inspiration come from?

from deep within? 

what makes you tick?

be passionate, love the game.

do you honestly want it?

if not, get the hell out.

now that only winners are here.

do you want to live,

remembered as a champion?

or die,

forgotten and passed by.