Aaaaahhhh! I can't help myself – I just have to release some game-week football energy!!!

TailCat '09 – Week 1 vs GlenvilleThis week's theme: All American Barbecue

Saturday it begins – another championship effort that we all hope will end in that 11th ring. “One For The Nose”?! Earlobe?!

All of the hard work since December is now focused on the Glenville Tarblooders. This match up is always entertaining – and always physical!! Some of the most physical high school football I've ever seen. And did I mention they are always close?! In close contests, little things can tip the scale. Like a critical article about our 'Cats in the PD. Or a tremendous turnout for the Blue and Gold!

And this is where we come in!! Be loud, be proud, be there for our guys!! It starts with the TailCat. Hatched in a burst of inspiration from Mssrs. Eynon and Hoyer many moons ago, the Wildcat tailgating tradition continues. “All are welcome, none are refused”

These 4 years go so incredibly fast. The TailCat is a way to show support for our boys (don't think they don't notice us as they file off the buses for pregame) but, selfishly, it's a way for us parents to make these days last a little longer. So freshman family, or senior, or band member or alum – or anything in between – share your time with us at the southeast corner of Byers Field for every home game. Away games, too.

Visit the blog site Everything Tailcat for updates, comments, important information as the season progresses. Bring a table, your favorite dish, your cooking skills. It all begins Saturday: 3:30 PM. Kick off at 7:00.

One For The Nose! (Somebody – please – we need a better rallying cry)

Tom Dowd

GO CATS!!