It has to end sometime....

...but I was REALLY hoping it wouldn't be that Friday. A wise man once told me that, "very rarely will your season end on a winning note." Sad, but true. (Way to lighten the mood, self.)

I'm sure it has been a rough weekend for many households. For instance, yesterday was the first day without practice, which I'm sure was hard. It didn't take long before a certain senior that I happen to live with was outside throwing the football around. I think he made it to 4pm before he dragged his poor girlfriend out to play catch.

While the outcome wasn't what we had hoped for, there were some highlights that deserve some recognition and some photo love.

Here are some notes and thought from Coach Mott:

"After film review, it was a game we felt we could of won. We left some plays out on the field. Our character as a team continued to shine, never giving up and giving ourselves a chance at the end of the game. This class of seniors will be sorely missed. The mainstays of the class were incredible competitors. They all came to Napa High highly touted and this core group gave their heart and soul to the football program. It has been an honor to coach them.
We had several underclassmen already in the weightroom working out Monday afternoon. They seem very intent on carrying on the tradition of tough, disciplined football."

That mentality makes me feel somewhat better. My hat's off to the underclassmen for getting back at it. In other news, I'm officially rooting for Vacaville to kick the crap outta Elk Grove this week. Here's something you won't hear me say too often: Go Bulldogs. (Just can't muster an exclamation point--wouldn't want to get too carried away.)

Photos will be up shortly. I figured that since it was the last time for photos (outside of the banquet), I would dedicate a whole post to them. Check back. Also check back for dates and times for the football program banquet. More to come. Just because we're done playing doesn't mean we're done.