Favorite Game of the 2011 Season

As an '08 grad im far enough removed from the university now to comfortably ask anyone I know left to "crash" at their pad. Nonetheless, my loyalty to the program remains as intact as it ever was. Since then I had somewhat failed to partake in as many games as I had liked until this year. The spring game is hardly an actual game over an annual talent show. Nonetheless, It was probably my second favorite experience this year. Since last april I have attended the Appy St opener, ECU away, Clemson pt. 1, UVA away, and the Sugar Bowl. The latter in New Orleans has stamped an unforgettable memory in my brain when considering how much I consumed in a three day period. However, in terms of the best game I've been to this year I'd have to say is the opener.

Call me whatever you'd like but watching your team obliterate an opponenent, albeit of the FCS variety, to start the year under a welcoming Blacksburg Sun just feels good. I was hardly nervous that the game would flop as waywardly as the JMU debacle and know that kind of win is hardly something to beat the drum to. Somewhere deep within it did feel as some sort of payback to the embarrassment though. Regardless, other than the showcase we had against those on our own roster this game was there to make a point, and it did. After the drubbing we knew the Logan Era had truly begun. Trepidation going forward was apparent but the promise shown brighter.

I hate that my favorite game couldnt have been against a more quality opponent. I hate as equally that it wasnt the sweet satisfaction of crushing those pansies up north in their own back yard. Easy wins against far superior opponents oft feel as empty as the last keg. What remains is that I got to see Logan Thomas' debut in Lane. I was able to be a part of the energy that comes with a clean record to start the season chalk full of Rails, beautful women, and Orange & Maroon clad family of the Hokie Nation. Nothing beats being at a game in Blacksburg for me.

My opnion is my own however. Feel free to tell us about your favorite game in Lane or otherwise. For those who unfortunately had to watch at a distance please do provide your own details of a Hokie Game festivus whether it was at home or a local watering hole.