So game one of MAC conference play went pretty well.
We beat Miami of Ohio to start league play 1-0. Now we're hanging out in Bowling Green, Ohio before our game against the Falcons tonight.
It was a nice little five-and-a-half hour bus ride from Buffalo - which was so graciously and thankfully extended due to our impeccable timing: hitting Cleveland at exactly 5:00, aka rush hour. Not to worry, though. I actually found a comfy position and got a couple hours' sleep on the ride.
You must understand: trying to sleep on a bus might be one of the most difficult things you could ever try to do.
Try to sit up? Your neck snaps way back before the headrest catches it - no good. Slouch? Your knees smash into the seat in front of you - no good. Lean against the window? Your head bangs off the window every time you hit even the slightest bump in the road - no good.
Lay down across two seats, plus the aisle and onto the first seat across? Every time somebody uses the bathroom they step on your legs and wake you up - no good. In all honesty, I have no idea how I fell asleep. But I did. Excellent.
When I did wake up from my nap, we were in Bowling Green, Ohio and in the parking lot of The Crackerbarrel Country Restaurant. For some reason, we love Crackerbarrel. I think it's just because we play a lot of games in Ohio and it's pretty much the only place around.
One good thing is the missing peg game that sits on every table. Last year, a manager and myself discovered the solution. We now never cease to amaze whoever we sit with by our incredible peg jumping know-how.
The triple jump is the key. Nap time.
