I couldn't help but think about...

[PiscatawayMike]

RU football's 2005 season opener at Illinois last night.

For those who don't recall, we blew a 27-7 lead and lost in OT. I attended the game. I left Champaign devastated, thinking our program was never going to get over the hump.

As it turned out, the 2005 grid season became one of the most rewarding in Rutgers history as our beloved Scarlet Knights earned their first bowl appearance since 1978.

If the 2015-16 basketball season turns out to be anywhere near as enjoyable as the 2005 football season, I'll be a happy camper.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Mike - nice post.......As bad as a loss last night was, I wasn't devastated as I realize our squad is young and they need to learn to win..or maybe I'm not devastated because I just recently came out of mourning from the Mets....

 

[Loyal_2RU]

RU football's 2005 season opener at Illinois last night.

For those who don't recall, we blew a 27-7 lead and lost in OT. I attended the game. I left Champaign devastated, thinking our program was never going to get over the hump.

As it turned out, the 2005 grid season became one of the most rewarding in Rutgers history as our beloved Scarlet Knights earned their first bowl appearance since 1978.

If the 2015-16 basketball season turns out to be anywhere near as enjoyable as the 2005 football season, I'll be a happy camper.

I believe Champaign is where we first met!
L

 

[PiscatawayMike]

I believe Champaign is where we first met!
L

Actually the Allentown airport... on our way to Champaign!

 

[Loyal_2RU]

Actually the Allentown airport... on our way to Champaign!

Lol. You are right. Then in a bar along the way.
L

 

[BigEastPhil]

Loyal - I thought it was at the Thursday Hot Dog buffets at the Big East Tournaments...lol

 

[Loyal_2RU]

Loyal - I thought it was at the Thursday Hot Dog buffets at the Big East Tournaments...lol

Phil,
Of how I miss those! That is where I first met YOU.
Happy times, even in defeat.
L

 

[BigEastPhil]

We had our rule: 1 hot dog for every point RU loses by....

 

[Loyal_2RU]

We had our rule: 1 hot dog for every point RU loses by....

Rutgers didn't typically lose on Thursdays, Of course they didn't win either, lol