Well, it appears to be official. Georgia's first game against Western
Kentucky will be broadcast by Lincoln Financial Sports (formerly JP
Sports) with a kickoff time set for 12:30.
http://www.lincolnfinancialsports.com/index.php?s=
Due to the fact that I like to get into the stadium early,
feasting on the flesh of the enemy
before the game appears unlikely. More likely a big breakfast coupled
with some level of nourishment from Sanford Stadium's fine vendors
should get me through the early afternoon.
Thinking of this reminded me of something that happend during one of
Georgia's early games last year. I was standing in line to order a
couple of hotdogs and drinks for me and Mrs. Engineer, when I heard the
people around me murmuring saying something along the lines of "that
guy is HUGE". I turned around to see Marcus Stroud, former Bulldog
defensive lineman and current Jacksonville Jaguar in line behind me.
Most of the people around me did not recognize him. So I introduced
myself and tried to carry on a conversation without being too
intrusive. Since the vendors near the bridge are not known for their
speed of service we had a few minutes to make small talk. As I was
about to order, I asked Marcus if I could pay for whatever it was that
he was going to purchase. Now I realize that he is a millionaire, but
as an expression of my gratitude for his service as a Bulldog I thought
it would only be right. He kindly accepted and laughed when I asked him
if he thought this would be an NCAA violation, "just don't tell
anybody" (so much for that now). After I ordered, I turned to Marcus
and he said, two hot dogs, a large Coke......and some Skittles. I paid,
we received our order and he shook my hand. I said all of that to say
this. Everytime I see the Jaguars play or when highlights of Marcus'
exploits are on television, only three words come to my mind.......
"and some Skittles".
I can't wait for football season to start.
GO DAWGS!
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