Pepped My Step with @StagsVB (Leading the MAAC Once Again) Yesterday Afternoon - They Energized My Weekend

The transition from Fall towards Winter is always rough, as we need our vices to keep us going. Since coaching volleyball (albeit horribly) in Kentucky, I've grown extremely fond of the game, especially when matches are close and both teams are fighting for the 'W'. This was the case yesterday on campus, as the Stags came from behind in all three games to win the match, maintaining their #1 status in the MAAC. I've been lucky to meet with Nancy Somera as a faculty liaison for the team and cheer them on whenever I have a free moment while they're playing. Yesterday, after writing all morning and knowing I needed groceries, I opted to attend the game in the arena. Play by both teams in previous games let me know it would likely be close...and the games were.

Officiating was a little wonky, but so were the number of challenges from the head coach of Canisius. I get it...volleyball is a mental game and a missed call can throw everyone off...change the balance and pace (including the patience of the audience). He won the challenges at times, so it definitely is worth it, but in the end the Stags proved to have the better teamwork.

I haven't been back to see them since the pre-season games, but now that all teams across the U.S. might have the NCAA tournament on their minds, I thought it would be great to see a live game again. Sadly, I'm in Boston the week they're in Albany for the MAAC tournament. But I do watch every NCAA match I can and feel fortunate to have most of them on my ESPN App...perks of having an Apple T.V.

It was also senior week (and Graduate Students)...I always feel lucky to catch these, especially because family members attend and you're reminded of not only the commitment to the student-athlete life, but the dedication of parents and loved ones having the back of their athletes.

The Stags have another game today at 1 pm against Niagara. Their last two season games are in New Jersey, which I'll have to miss. Ah, Sunday...I hope it is productive as yesterday was. Even came home to make a great dinner (which is always a plus for a weekend night).

Here's to the fight given yesterday by the Fairfield University Women's Volleyball team. It's wonderful to watch when things come together.