So close, yet so far away. The Buckeyes played 3 quarters of good, solid football. I am not sure what happened in the 3rd quarter. Texas came out of half-time and had 2 TD drives. The Buckeyes did not have an answer. But, they show heart in the fourth quarter. They were down 17-6, but did not quit. They went up 21-17 with 2 minutes left, but could not hold the lead. I stayed up until the end. The only good thing with a Longhorn victory, I am still alive in the bowl pool. So, if the Buckeyes had to lose, I at least want to win some cash.

Tonight, starts a tough 4 weeks for the wrestlers. The schedule is just loaded. We stepped up the schedule this season to help everyone get ready for the league tournament and sectional tournament. Tonight is Senior night for 6 wrestlers, 4 of them started as 7th graders when I first started coaching. We are going to have a dinner afterwards.

T bought her Christmas present yesterday. She found a dishwasher she likes. We have been without one since Thanksgiving. We will install it on Wednesday.

--Bayou