I just got back as my wife and I stayed in Birmingham and both of us worked this morning. I could not be more proud of this team. Yes, there were negatives from last night but the game proved to our players that the off season begins today and work is to be done.
Last Night's Game helped in many ways but I believe 3 of the most important:
1. Recruiting - It's absolutely crucial to let recruits know we are not afraid to play anyone, ever. We want the best, to play against the best.
2. Off Season Strength & Conditioning: Can you imagine this game tape or highlights in our weight room? Guys finishing a set or thinking about this game as they prepare for spring practice, will be more motivated and understand that they have to be physically dominant in order to prepare and compete at that level. Our Front 7 and starting OL will make gains this off season, I can assure you.
3. Fundraising: I had the privelege of sitting near some of our larger donors and last night got our alums motivated to say, "We need your help." I'm all in folks, we have a product that is worthy to carry the Georgia State name and we need our alums to rally around this team this off season and into 2011.
This puts a cap on football season and we finished 6-5. Absolutely fantastic and it is going to be a fun ride.
Great site! Where can we find the schedule for 2011....
ReplyDeleteThank you! We are still working on contracts for 2011 and we should have it announced soon.
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The score may not reflect it, but we have a lot to be proud of in our team! GSU is the only team to run a kickoff back for a TD on BAMA this year!
ReplyDeleteThe score may not reflect it, but we have a lot to be proud of in our team! GSU is the only team to run a kickoff back for a TD on BAMA this year! We had some good kickoff coverage. We completed a 55 yard pass. We made a good goal line stand. Defense had some good stops! It would have been nice to have seen a miracle, but for a first year team, I am VERY PROUD OF OUR PANTHERS! Good work, guys, coaches and staff! Good work GSU Athletic Department and Administration! Let's keep raising the bar! GO PANTHERS! There are more photos/links showing the whole Game Day Experience in Tuscaloosa on my blog:
http://dancingonthejourney.blogspot.com/2010/11/panther-pride-peaks-in-tuscaloosa.html