here we go

less than 15' til kick-off. and the Scarlet Band from Tiger Land is on he field forming a large
U-W-A. I found out they are 104 strong this year - should provide a lot more volume this year.

The Tigers are just off the corner of the end zone waiting to come through the tunnel and onto the field.

A moment of silence now for two recently deceased members of the UWA family - former president Don Hines and Head of Groundskeeping, Walter Boyd. I never knew Dr. Hines, but Walter was as good a guy as you could want. He really helped me and the cross country program. He never said no and always did all he could to help us out. He will really be missed by not only the cross country team but the athletic department in general. I am sure he has a good seat for tonight's game.

The band is playing and both teams are coming onto the field now. It won't be long....

Something new - the teams walk en masse onto the field to shake hands as a show of sportmanship. Nice to see that. Why can't DI teams do the same thing - Oklahoma State's coach was worried a brawl would break out if the shook hands with UGA before the game - sad commentary on collegiate sports right there. Evidently there is a bit more character in the DII game.

Officials are getting ready to walk the co-captains onto the field for the toin coss.

Tigers win the toss and elect to receive. Here we go!!!