Lillard, Panos End Losing Streak

Yesterday Weber State broke an 8-game losing streak to the Utes and beat the University of Utah at home with a score of 83-76. The game was a thrilling one. The Wildcats came back from a 14-point deficit midway through the first half to ultimately win by 7 points. It was a game that every fan who saw it will remember for years. It was a game that every Weber State fan should have been in attendance to see. It was a game that, unfortunately for me, I did not see.

I have been attending night school for the last two and a half years and have missed multiple WSU games because of it. Unfortunately yesterday's intense battle was one of them. But I am proud to say that in two weeks I will be done with my Master's program. I will never miss an intense in-state game due to school again! But unfortunately I will never be able to get back the games and great team and individual performances I have missed. I will never get to see Steve Panos score 20 points and grab 7 rebounds in his last game against the Utes. Nor will I get to see first hand WSU Sophomore, Damien Lillard's 28 points, 7 assists and 5 rebound performance.

Both Panos' and Lillard's performances were ones for the ages. Ones that will be ranked up there with performances from Weber greats such as Eddie Gill, Howard "The Show," and Jermaine Boyette. And I missed them!

While I did miss seeing the game, I was able to have a positive experience listening to the second half on the radio on my commute home from Salt Lake City. I love Carl Arkie. The dude is the best play-by-play guy in the state. Hands down. I would like to share one thing he said during the play-by-play that almost made me glad I was listening to the game on the radio instead of witnessing it in the Purple Palace.

Weber State's Damien Lillard had just made a 3-pointer to put the 'Cats up by 3 with about two minutes left. On Weber State's ensuing possession Lillard found himself with the ball again. He put his shoulder down, penetrated, and made a driving bank shot to put the 'Cats up by 5 points. After this happened Arkie yelled, "Oh my, Damien Lillard is hotter than Lady Gaga!" What an awesome thing to say!

First Time Ever-By Rod Eyre

On November 22, 2008 you might be able to witness something that has never been seen before. An event of this magnitude can only be compared with Haley’s Comet, or the reincarnation of the Buddha. It’s even as exciting as the streaking incident of 2004. 40 years of Weber State football misery will transform into bliss this Saturday afternoon as the Weber State football team will be aiming for their first ever sole Big Sky Championship.

A win will, in all likelihood, ensure the Cats of a FCS playoff seed, the likes of which has never been experienced by the Weber State faithful, nor the Ogden community. Will you be there to watch witness it?

Granted, Utah and BYU will be playing, but lets be honest with ourselves, does either team have a shot at claiming an NCAA Championship through a legitimate Playoff? Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding no (by the way, I hope the Utes win). The Holy War will happen again next season; unfortunately for many, being able to watch Weber State, for the first time, claim a perfect record against Big Sky foes will not.

Weber eventually will match this feat again some season- it might come as soon as next season. Instead of wishing your would have been there in years to come, JUST BE THERE. Wouldn’t you rather be one of the faithful fans in the crowd this Saturday to watch the Cats do it for the first time claim a spot of history! I know I do, and I will be there.

Much like the Dee, Stewart Stadium has been more empty than full lately. For the first time in history Weber State University can boast a student body of over 20,000, but what’s the purpose of bragging about such a fete if none of them support the institution? Ogden city, for the first time in decades, is vibrant and growing, but where is the community? Don’t they know that there is a university in their midst that is clamoring for their support? Ogdenites and Wildcats: students, alumni, or hapless dropout, support your school. Fill the stands this Saturday at noon and honor the accomplishments of this team, they have earned your support, and need it desperately to continue their run towards a National Championship! BE THERE!!

Weber State Whips Poor Portland State at Home

Cheese made it out to the Weber-PSU game and edited up his footage a bit and added some sweet music from Taking Back Sunday. He also made the trip the Pocatello, where he caught some great footage of the blowout game and the Big Sky Championship celebration! He should be done with that video in a few days.