One second can change everything.

Yes, this is a blog post about the Auburn/Alabama. Yes, it might seem ridiculous to you, especially if you don't like college football. But I've been thinking about this game all weekend. Did you see it? Did you see what happened in the last second?

All I keep thinking about is that one second can change everything. Alabama fought to regain that last second. A little bitty measly second that in the grand scheme of the game, didn't really mean much. But in that second, everything changed. Going into that last second, I (and probably everyone else) was thinking - "Of course he won't make it, but what do they have to loose?" Apparently, they had everything to loose. The game, the SEC championship game, and the national title game. All of that (possibly) gone, because of one second.

All football aside, it's amazing how such small inconsequential events in our lives can change everything. Life is so unpredictable and you never know what is going to happen. It is so important to make every second count because you never know what will come from it.

Goodbye to Row 18

Last Saturday felt like the end of an era. It was (most likely) Johnny's last game. And it was the end of Kyle Field as we know it. Texas A&M will begin a multi stage reconstruction of Kyle Field and they have started with our side of Kyle Field. I know it's just a football stadium and I know that many people do not understand the love of college football. But for me, Kyle Field is special. Texas A&M is special. And although this is the beginning of something exciting, it's also the end of an era.

For two seasons we lucked into amazing seats. 35 yard line, Row 18 Seats 17 and 18. We sat with the same people for two seasons and it was two very exciting seasons at that. I sure will miss those seats, but with change, come memories of good times. I have so many memories at Kyle Field.

I remember attending my first Aggie Football game with Amanda and Jaclyn. I have no idea who we played, but for the first time, I understood firsthand what Aggie Football was all about. And I was never the same.

I remember the game we beat Oklahoma in 2002. They were ranked #1 and we beat them. It still ranks as one of my top games I've ever attended.

I remember watching my dance friend, Cheri perform on a platform on Kyle Field at Midnight Maddness. A platform because at that time, A&M wasn't ready for dancers to touch the field. My, we sure have changed.

I remember attending Revellie's funeral with my friend Evan at Kyle Field. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but I do know that we were good Ags for attending.

I remember the empty stadium at the September 22, 2005 game vs. Texas State. It was my ring day and just that morning I had cried because my parents (and my friends' parents) couldn't get to College Station because of the massive traffic jam Hurricane Rita had created. But the upside was that school was canceled the next day. No one came in town for the game and as students we had the stadium to ourselves. We sat where we wanted, celebrated our new rings, and then walked to Northgate. What else were we going to do on this surprise school Holiday?

I remember the game against Nebraska a few years ago. That was a loud game! and exciting! and crazy good. A game won completely by field goals.

And I will always remember the last game before the construction. A simple game against Mississippi State turned into a memorable event. I'll always remember Johnny Football jumping into the stands to Saw Varisty's horns off just a few rows in front of us. And there were fireworks to complete the night.

For me, Texas A&M is a safe place of happy memories. It's where we are part of something greater than ourselves. It's where we belong.

So goodbye to row 18. Goodbye to the old Kyle Field. I will always reminisce on my Aggie memories, but also look forward to all the new memories that the new Kyle Field will bring.

Thanks and Gig 'em. 

Our farewell picture to Row 18.
And it's not my best look, don't judge. I had just gotten out of a 2-day doctoral test. 

Half-time vs. Mississippi State