Looks like Jerry's beloved Ohio State took it again in the shorts again
(at home even). That's two in a row. Looks like the once powerful
buckeyes are a mere shadow of themselves. Next week they will probably
get beat by St. Mary's of the Woods. Puts them at the bottom of the Big
Ten - way behind the Gold and Black. Not a good year for the Buckeyes.
Truman
Howard Bramhall wrote:
I'm quite concerned,
after watching last nite's game, that our trails might really be in
trouble now. There they were, the almighty Ohio State University's
football team, ranked number 6 in the country, on the path to super
stardom this year, taking on a non-ranked, dressed up in Purple of all
colors, psuedo Ivy League team name of Northwestern. Few folks would
even bother to watch such a mismatch, but, I know Jerry was looking
on. He's the Buckeye's number one fan.
OUt of the Blue (purple, actually) a miracle occured last nite.
Somehow, someway, this team that rarely gets the network attention of
an Ohio State, this Northwestern team who had already lost two games in
a very early season, started scoring points against the mighty Ohio
State and kept on plugging, like the relentless endurance rider, on and
on and on, into the 4th quarter, sending the game into overtime. Ole
Jer was staying up late this night; and, he was worried. THIS CANNOT
BE HAPPENING he screamed! If this was the mighty Gators, I could see
this being possible (inevitable, says I), says Jer (to himself), but
not Northwestern. NOT NORTHWESTERN!!!!
When all was said and done, the final score was Northwestern 33, and
Jerry Fruth's Buckeyes 27. The mighty had fallen and now, I'm worried
about Jerry's mental well being and the state of our trails. Will
Jerry still be able to focus on that endurance path after this
incredible event? Will he be able to withstand the political pressure
of the Washintonians, keeping his mind on the ball, after witnessing
his favorite team, his alma mater, dropping the pigskin time and time
again, and ending up losing to such a mediocre team? Is Jerry going to
be OK? Isn't this worse than having to deal with three hurricanes in
one season; your team now out of the hunt, out of the game, out of that
quest for that coveted National Championship Title?
I sincerely hope not. Jer, it's OK. It's only football. Nobody will
think the lesser of you for backing such a bunch of losers at all.
It's just not that important. They'll be back, Jerry, and I'll be
waiting, with cash in hand, to take your money when you feel up to it.
I know this is quite a setback for you, but hang in there buddy. It
was just a fluke; stuff happens. Get back up on that horse and ride!
Please, for the sake of our trials, send your letters of condolences to
Jerry at jerryfruth@xxxxxxxxxx You'll be glad you did. And, so will
your horse.
