Crimson Club Luncheon

Saw the poll regarding Whitt, majority think he will retire. The vibe I got off him today, no way!

He stated right when he stepped to the podium “I am miserable and I know you’re miserable too, you deserve better.”

I felt a lot better about things having attended today. Admittedly, I was not enthusiastic about going but I’m glad I did.

This luncheon was not well attended, and I think we know why. Whitt was very sincere in saying that this was the worst stretch in his entire coaching career.

Interestingly, he said Tuesday’s practice was the best one of the year and the team is upbeat. There are only 9 players on the team that have played in this game. It’s up to these 9 guys to explain what this game is all about. He earnestly asked that we do what we can to pack the stadium prior to kick off. The team wants it and feeds off it. He said when we played there last time the students were out giving them the business as soon as they stepped off the bus and never let up.

Here’s the cherry on top, at the luncheon was Spence Eccles himself. I’ve been to quite a few of these and I’ve never seen Spence Eccles in attendance. My theory, supporting coach Whitt.

My wife and I made a point to go meet and thank him in person. He said he’s 90 and he’ll be on the sideline for the game supporting himself with walking polls, he called them ski polls but he won’t be skiing this year.

Whitt ain’t going anywhere.

Rose and Wilson will complete for the job, it may flow over to next week. Rose has been practicing well and was put in against Houston to provide a spark and he earned the shot due to his performance in practice.

We will know who won the job when the offense takes the field, no need to announce it ahead of time.

We will be in our seats 30 minutes prior to kickoff, as always.

What the hell, might as well win, right?

See ya there.