Curse of new uniforms - ended! (Just barely)

Today was the last home game of the season for the Seminoles.  We were all a little anxious about the game because the team was going to be wearing new uniforms.  "But these are the fancy new Nike uniforms", you say.  Well, the previous two years when the Seminoles have worn different uniforms, they've lost the game. 

For the past few days we've been watching the weather and at one point, it was forecasted for 100% chance of rain, during the tailgate time and the game.  We were well prepared, including foul weather gear and rain boots.  We also scaled back the tailgate since there would only be a few of us and it was a shorter tailgate time.   

The tailgate was great! A little overcast and cool (a refreshing change from the sweltering heat we've experienced this summer.) And no rain!

Leann, Lynne, Sarah, Beverly, Ron, Bob, Joanne, Frank and Rick

This was also the last home game for Mickey Andrews (Defensive Coordinator) who is retiring at the end of the season after 26 years and there was a special tribute to him before kickoff. 

Because we got into the stadium earlier than usual, we were able to catch the Marching Chiefs Drum Corp who were warming up under the stadium.  Oh the acoustics! 

We were able to get into the stadium in time to check out the new uniforms and participate in the "Thank You" to Mickey.

Whew!  The uniforms weren't as red as they appeared in pictures!

Ben, Brianne, baby Ben, Donna and Jon

Coach Mickey

Ron & Frank

Beverly, Sarah and Lynne

Part of the ceremony for Mickey including him handling Chief Osceola's spear and planting it into the center of the field.

Second game for QB EJ Manual.

Some friends were recognized for their generous scholarship gifts.

Ronnie & Bonnie Glazer. 

Christian & Lori Scherf (Lori's home waiting the arrival of their little Nole).

Herb & Mary Jervis

We were really hoping the Noles would win this game, not only for Mickey, Bobby, and the Seniors, but for the opportunity to make a bowl game.  The young quarterback had his ups and downs.  And it was frustrating when key plays and opportunities were missed.  But in the end, yes the very end, the Seminoles won the game!  And so, the curse of the new uniforms has been broken!