Here's the thing, KSU football is important to me. Its not the biggest thing in my life, or even close to as important to me as it was 10 years ago, but I really invest in it sometimes. Its probably the #1 thing in my life in terms of hobbies or entertainment. Even though I don't go to very many games, and occasionally miss one on TV, I still really care if the team does well. I love Kansas State guys, like REALLY love it.
Anyway, I really invested hard in the 2012 season. Mrs. CF3 and I had already booked a flight, found a place to stay, and set aside cash for tickets for the Natty 'ship in Miami. It felt like a once in a lifetime chance. We beat Oklahoma, rolled WVU, and were well on our way. I have this memory of sitting at the Falloon before the Baylor game, and bouncing ideas for the trip to Miami off of Pete, who had planned on going also. Just so much optimism in that moment with the fellas at the Falloon that night. When it unraveled, it unraveled so fast.
I still am disappointed about the way the season wrapped up. I mean, a Big XII title is amazing, and nothing to apologize for, but so much more was out there. It just felt like it was finally our year to win it all. We had the coach, the QB, the schedule, the momentum, enough other teams with losses, and would've had a favorable matchup in the game in Miami. It just bums me out whenever I think about it. I kinda doubt we'll ever get that close again in my lifetime.
I found myself this season being more detached from the team emotionally, which is definitely a more healthy way to be a fan I guess, so maybe the loss was good for me to have proper perspective on where KSU football should rank in my life.
I just really, really, really would've enjoyed K-State being undefeated national champs of College Football.
