Today was my first OU football game in Athens, and it wasn't too bad. OU took the lead in the first half, only to lose it on a punt return. The Bobcats and their fans seemed to of lost their energy until the 4th quarter when Boo Jackon once again made a huge play out of nothing.
Its Jackson's ability to use his elusiveness to escape defenders and keep plays alive. That kind of excitement revived a dead O-Zone. Thats right, the O-Zone was quieter than bingo night at the retirement home.
As a freshman, there was plenty of hype coming to OU, and how it has the #1 fan section in the MAC. All I saw today was 1/2 a fan zone sitting during the most crucial time, a time in which OU had lost its early momentum and needed something to go their away.
Cheering aside, Jackson brought the Bobcats within a field goal. Momentum swung in favor of OU after a mammoth sack on third down. Jackson led his Bobcats all the way to the one-inch line, where he fumbled the ball reaching out for the end zone.
For all thinking Boo Jackson lost the game, you are wrong. Jackson is the reason fans had something to cheer for, gave OU a chance, stayed in the game even when he was roughed up countless times, and ultimately fumbled because he went for the win rather than a game-tying field goal on the one yard line.
The one thing I can admire in a player is the desire to win. Jackson went for it all, and simply came up short.
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I agree with everything you said, especially that Boo was not to blame for this loss. You can't blame a player for trying to win the game. After all, that is the goal, isn't it? He dove for the goal line and lost the ball...it happens.
i agree also about the student section, maybe it was because it was a million degrees outside, but there didn't seem to be much energy in the crowd throughout. The cheers weren't organized and they certainly weren't loud.
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