Got to love those fighting Eagles!

When #18th ranked Union rolled into town, nobody gave the Eagles much of a chance. Once again Faulkner proved that they can play in this conference. After a tough loss against Huntingdon a week earlier, the Eagles went from the pot into the fire with Union. Loaded with pure athletes, Union looked to keep their undefeated streak alive. With the exception of ANOTHER big play, we were in this thing all the way.

Defense played big all day. After that big run, the defense got mad and started digging in. I know I say things like "if" and "exception of", but these are things you have to consider in a young program. There is really no excuse for giving up a 99 yard run or any big play for that matter. However, when you are playing your 13th game in history and you still hold the #18 team in the country to 23 points, you have to look at every little thing.

Bottom line, our defense did a great job. The QB for Union said he had never been hit that hard all season. Granted, that doesn't take the stink out of a loss, but again, we are building something bigger then ourselves. Sure, it's easy for us to sit here and complain about the losses, but when you are building something that will be here long after you are gone, this should be looked at as a huge moral victory.

As a coach, you want the "W", and often get tired of hearing, "you guys are getting better" but our fans our right. We are getting better. That's two straight games where we have been close enough to kick the door in, but just didn't finish. Offensively we have to finish a drive. Last two games we have driven the ball on the first drive then get bogged down. This will come with time. Trust me, the coaching staff and players are doing the right things. We are just learning to finish. Again, building a college program is a monumental task, and things don't happen over night. Just ask Huntingdon and Coach Turk. Not to long ago that team were going through the same growing pains. But games like we have had the past two weeks help that process. Obviously we want to win now...who wouldn't? It will come.We are a young and gritty team. We may be a bit undersized, but everyone on that field and sideline are fighters. Our guys battle to the end, and soon...very soon we will kick down that wall. It just takes time.

So, to all of our fans I say this. Thank you and hang in there. College football is a team effort and we consider you guys just as big of a part of this thing as we are. We can't do this without your support and we are fighting for you guys every week. You guys are helping us build this program from the ground up as well. Years from now we'll all look at these early years with gratitude and fondness. Thanks for all that you do for us and will continue to do for us.

We look forward to seeing you guys this weekend in Rome, Georgia as we take on the Hawks of Shorter. So pack your bags and let's roll into Rome as one big Faulkner family.

GO EAGLES