As another school year comes to a close, I realize that I am finally graduating next year.

It’s very weird to think that after three years at UTM, my next homecoming will be my last.

My road trips to every school in the conference on the Pacer dime will have to stop.

When I’m places and I talk about the emotional rollercoaster that I’m on during the individual sports seasons, no one will have any idea what I’m talking about (not that anyone does now, either).

Sports will be one of the things that I will miss the most.

I know that not everyone feels the way about that I do about Skyhawk athletics, but some of you out there know what I’m talking about.

When I look back on my college career, one memory that will stand out will be when we beat Tech on homecoming two years ago. I will remember showing up to that game at halftime with no pen, paper, tape recorder or any other information.

We were down at the half and I honestly really wasn’t expecting the team to pull it out.

But when they did, in double overtime, no less, a friend and I rushed the field.

I got to see 300-pound lineman crying and hugging anyone and everyone they could get a hold of.

It was great. I wish that everyone DOES feel the way that I do about the athletics here.

So to move that along, next year, keep your eyes out for a possible “Skyhawk Nation” to form.

People need to show any and all of the school spirit that they have. The athletes need to know that we support them in their efforts.

I want to see thousands of people at every game, shouting with me, GO SKYHAWKS!!!