Final Post

We brought some closure to our season last week when gathered for a Christmas party. The Dunsmore Cup is now far enough behind us, to the point where we can actually discuss the game without too many emotions surfacing. Generally, the consensus seemed to be that we had a really good season, and a really great team. Before seeing how the rest of the CIS play-offs unfolded, I think that only a few of us realized how well we stacked up against the competition from the rest of the country. 

Now that football's been removed from my schedule for about a month, I've had some opportunities to reflect on the season that was. The most significant realization that I've made is that coming back to play in my fifth and final year at Concordia was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Playing alongside teammates whom I've forged great relationships with, and playing for coaches who've contributed a great deal to my development as a person and a player was a privilege. Working towards a collective goal is something that unites a group of people, and experiencing the good times and bad times together will strengthen relationships that will persevere for many years to come. I do feel that I'm leaving Concordia without having accomplished all that I wanted, namely, winning a Vanier Cup. Next year's team should be strong once again though, and if there's one thing that I'm confident in, it's that Concordia will always field competitive teams. I'm already looking forward to watching my teammates compete next fall, and I will carry many great memories of being a Stinger with me for the rest of my life.

Thank you to those who expressed their complements in regards to my blog; I hope I was able to give some interesting insights into the 'goings-on' that the team experienced from a perspective that you wouldn't otherwise have been able to know.