Jennie and I had dinner with our boys this past Sunday in Lexington. Bryan, Matt and Sarah, Erik, Veronica and Emerson all joined us at Chicago Style Pizza for a late lunch.
Naturally, with the boys there, the conversation kept coming back to the UK Wildcats and their football game Saturday night. It had been a real come-from-behind thriller. Kentucky had played miserably for 55 minutes, turning the ball over deep in their own territory three times. The defense that had been so stingy in earlier games had given up 20 points. The offense that had been so ineffective all year was continuing that trend.
With just over four minutes left in the game the Arkansas Razorbacks were leading by a score of 20 - 7. Their coach, the much despised former University of Louisville coach Bobby Petrino, was working his ball control game, running out the clock. Many of UK's less faithful fans had given up hope and headed for the parking lot. The stands were half empty. It was another low point in the history of Commonwealth Stadium, a history full of heartache. The last minute Florida Gator touchdown pass to steal a Wildcat win and the LSU 'Bluegrass Miracle' still echo within its walls.
It was at this moment of deep depression that true blue fan Bryan turned to Erik in the seat beside him and said, "D@#^, I'd do anything if the Cats would pull this one out."
Erik considered this for a second and said, "Would you streak the field?"
"Yes, I would," Bryan replied.
About this time the UK quarterback completed a long pass that went for a touchdown. Less than two minutes later he launched another ball downfield for another touchdown. The Wildcats took the lead and held on for a 21 - 20 win.
Now both Bryan and Erik deny that Bryan carried through on his streaking pledge. I'm not sure whether to believe them or not. I found this photo today. It appears there may have been a streaker and he looks kinda familiar...
Whoever he was, as cold as it got Saturday night, I bet he was soon a true blue fan in more ways than one.
Clyde
4 comments:
Wow! That onlooker sure looks entertained. That's too funny.
Hidden Identity
If that CENSORED block was just a little lower we would be able to tell by that famous Crack whether it really is Bryan or not. Shucks!
I swear I see the likeness in Bryans legs right there.
Where was the warning I've been asking for. At five in the morning, before coffee has time to set it, this is a real eye opener. Way to go Bryan. You showed the LSU fans a thing or two. To bad the wild cats had to see it too.
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