Sorry for the late post this week, Freelancer fans (and this is a long one, so be sure to read to the end!!) All the activities last weekend left me in a daze and this week has flown by. It's already Friday and I'm in my routine of getting the place ready for family. Each year we try to wait so patiently through the long months of spring and summer for football season and then when it finally does arrive it flies and we hardly have time to stop and enjoy all the good moments.
Last weekend in Manhattan was one of those moments where it truly felt like time stood still. I've always been an advocate for small towns and growing up "the small town way," but I was never more thankful to be from small-town western Kansas than last weekend. Even though the Musil's have no connection to Manhattan, the Sooners playing AT K-State felt like coming home.....
When Marshall was in high school at LaCrosse there were many moments where Mom and I would look at each other and think, "Wow, so many people are here to support him." It was baffling to us. To us, he was just Marshall. Yes, he was, and is, a well-rounded, honest, respectful, and caring young man. And, of course, he always has a hug for everyone, but again...he's just our Marshall. Little did we know how he would continue to touch the lives of our friends and family in the years to come.
During our years at OU, we've had many similar experiences. Family and friends waiting their turn to come to games. People from old hometowns purchasing tickets and making the trek to see a once Leopard take the field in Crimson and Cream. Which brings me back to Manhattan, after the game. Lining up with the other parents and waiting for our Sooners to emerge from the locker rooms, I looked around. To one side were troops from LaCrosse--old teammates, football moms and dads, parents of classmates, friends from the past. To the other side stood a delegation from Osborne--friends of the family, Dad's assistant coaches, young kids who are now fans of Marshall, even though they were too young to really know him when we moved. Behind me, always expectant, our family--from as far as Colby to as close as right there in Manhattan. A myriad of people who have known and loved Marshall from the day he was born until now, all waiting to see and hug him after his exploits on the field.
We are so blessed to have been a part of such wonderful small-town communities over the years. Having so many places and people to call "home" is a treasure for Marshall and I both. We thank you for the support you've shown #22, #2, #32, and #20 over the years.
I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.
~William Shakespeare
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| Marshall and Jaydan |
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| Extra point is GOOD! |
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| It's a catch for Musil!! |
The game itself went quite well for #20. He had some great blocks on kick-return AND his first catch as well! He didn't have a chance to gain any yards after the catch, but we'll leave that for the next game ;)
Final Score: 58-17
There were far too many people around after the game (and it was getting dark...) so I really didn't get great pictures. The Musil Crew just included WAY too many people to name this week!! And we're not complaining.
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| LaCrosse boys! |
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| Cousins Maura and Tyson with Marshall |
Game Information:
OU vs. Texas A&M
Saturday, November 5th
Norman, OK
Kick-off 2:30
Coverage: ABC
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