I'm sure some West Virginia football players are experiencing different emotions at this point of the season.
For some, it's knowing that this will be the last time they ever put on football pads. Others might be feeling anger towards the school for firing Head Coach Neal Brown at the end of the season.
But regardless of the bowl game, it is always a privilege to play in one, and WVU (6-6) is set for action in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday against No. 25 Memphis. Whether your main goal is to represent your school and gain momentum going into the next season for the young players, or to try and get more individual eyes on your talents for future aspirations for the older ones, it is a big event.
Navigating through all of this for a young adult can be a challenge. During today's press conference at the Frisco Bowl, WVU quarterback Garrett Greene, defensive lineman Sean Martin, and Interim Head Coach Chad Scott took the podium. When searching for a word to describe their demeanor, it appears that the right word should be pre-occupied, or perhaps even perplexed.
Now, that's not to say that the game will be a wash based on a presser. But the Mountaineers will need to be focused as they have a tall task ahead of them in the bowl game. Memphis appears to be better on all sides of the football. WVU, however, has likely had more of a test this season due to the grind of the Big 12 schedule.
Will that battle-tested experience be enough to pull out a victory? Or will WVU be lackadaisical and looking forward to a fresh start under the new regime next season? This this will not be answered until shortly after the coin flip, but WVU may be in for a long day if you're going by early looks.
Given it was a disappointing season on all sides of the ball, and especially in different individual categories, one can only hope that Scott can rally the troops to at least end the season on a high note for the WVU fanbase.