Thursday, November 09, 2006
Suddenly football isn't so important!!
Just as I was sitting down Tuesday night to rip UM for another pathetic loss to VT Saturday a breaking news story interupted the NIU/ Toledo "game".Miami Defensive lineman Bryan Pata shot and killed!Killed??Suddenly football isn't so important.Suddenly a 5-4 start isn't so bad.Suddenly a scrub bowl game isn't so devastating.Suddenly things come back into perspective.This is human life we are talking about not a game on a Saturday morning.This is a mother who will never see her son again not a fan whining about another loss.This is as real as it gets!!As I come to terms with the magnitude of this tragedy I can't help but be ashamed of myself and many other Hurricane "fans".I'll admit it I was one of the many people in the OB Saturday night trashing the players and coaches from the sideline.I have ripped the team repeatedly for their poor performance on the field but now all of that seems so insignificant.We need to realize that these are 18,19 and 20 year old kids and many of them have never been equiped with the tools they need to cope with such a terrible loss.I encourage every true Hurricane fan to get behind this team.If you are able to travel to Maryland or Charlottsville VA get there and even if you can't be there show your support wherever you might be.Wear a #95 jersey or wrist band or something to honor our fallen family member.Pack the seats of the OB on Thanksgiving night.Let these kids know we have their back!!Finally whether we win out or lose all three lets honor Bryan Pata by sticking by our team....GO CANES!!!
Caneiac1
P.S.:Bryan we'll miss you and you'll always be in the hearts of all Canes players and fans .RIP
# posted by Will U-Swag Toler...A.K.A Caneiac1 @ 8:50 AM 
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