First Game 8/19/2011

The first game we played this season was against Lexington Christian Academy. This was a team CAL had not beaten in about 7 years. So, this was a huge first game for Stefan as a Head Coach. And first game for me as a Water Girl. We were both very excited. I think I was A LOT more nervous than him. Nothing new. I honestly didn't eat much all game day because I was so nervous. It is really sad because Stefan is not even out there playing anymore and taking big hits. I have always been superstitious on game days for whatever reason and decided I needed to wear my lucky Seven jeans I wore to Stefan's games when he was a Senior at UofL. I had a RED shirt (yall know I am not wearing blue) and I was given a fabulous visor from the Coach to wear on game days. I put my game day gear on and I was ready for some football. As I kissed Lukella bye, I walked outside and thought I was going to cry when I saw the dark clouds. I love me some football but I HATE rainy games. So not fun and so not exciting. Rainy games go a little something like this...run the ball. That's all. So I ran back inside looking for a poncho when all I could find was this awful Winnipeg Blue Bomber one. Really? Yuck! I guess desperate times call for desperate measures. I decided to bring it just in case while praying at the same time that it would not rain. I had a visor on for crying out loud and the top of my head was going to get wet. Not cool! Walking up to the gate I was feeling a little awkward. Coaches wives get in the games for free. But I am not one to walk up and say ,"Hey! I am a Coaches wife" and walk right in. I was trying to think of how to say it without feeling so weird. Then, I saw the Secretary that works in Stefan's department driving a golf cart around and hopped in with her for a ride to the field. Phew! That was easy =)

When I arrived at my water station I was so excited for some reason. I had my own space to pour Gatorade in some green cups. That's what the Coach told me to do. Easy cheesy. Coach said there was going to be some little boys to do the water bottles. This was exactly how I wanted to be watching the games. On the sidelines and not having to worry about listening to peoples rude comments. Seriously, I am almost 31 now and I am so over that. The weather was clear now and it felt SO good out. My prayers were answered. I wouldn't have to wear that Bomber poncho after all. What a great night for football! The stands were packed and everyone was wearing their red shirts because it was a RED out! I was in heaven!

When the game started I got to go and watch it on the sidelines with the team. Best seat in the house. I also got to see how feisty my husband is as a Coach. Oh my word! Those poor Refs. Follow this link to see what I am talking about. Coach was pretty upset about a LATE helmet to helmet hit on his QB with NO flag!

http://www.wdrb.com/story/15336502/lefors-excited-to-lead-cal-football-program


When I looked around I noticed I did not see ONE water boy. Ummm, where are they Coach?? I took the empty water bottles and started filling them up. Once they were done I noticed my Gatorade cups were running low. So, I ran over there to fill those up. This was what I did the whole game if yall are wondering. Running from the water station to the Gatorade station and catching a little bit of the game on the sideline. At one point I hear the team yell "WATERRR!" all turning around and looking at ME. It was a time out. Do they think I am about to run out on the field with water bottles. Ummm, NO! So, I was like, "FRESHMANNNN!". That's right...I got some of the players to do that job. I love being the water girl but I had to draw a line on running out onto the field.

I was pretty busy that night. The game was back and forth. It came down to the last few seconds of the game and our defense held them from scoring and we won with 9 seconds left on the clock. 27 to 25. What a game! I was SO thrilled for Stefan's first win as a Head Coach! I was so thrilled for all of the players and finally beating this team for the first time in so long! It was just a perfect way to start the season. Here is a link to the game stats:

http://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kyfb11/stats_35056_4099


When the team was finished congratulating LCA I was off to find my Coach. Once I found him I definitely thought it was a perfect time for a pic. I think everyone knows by now that I LOVE to take pictures. So, we took our picture together. Ohhh so not cute! What in the world is on top of my head??? I guess I had been pushing my visor back all night that I had a big poof on the top of my head. Yall know...the Snooki poof? Noooo! I insisted on a re-take. Coach rolled his eyes and said I was fine (yea right!). Once I convinced him I looked like Snooki we took one more. And I love it!

Yay CAL!!!!!


Great pic of Coach congratulating a player after a good play!!!!

After the game we were feeling good! Record: 1-0. Since the team won I would get to bake some chocolate chip cookies. I was excited! Lukella were also pumped because they love handing them out to the players on Thursdays. Well, Ella is the one who usually chases them down and gives them their cookie bag ;)

Will be updating my take of game #2 soon....

Lots of Love,
The Le4s