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I am sure Matt will help anyway he can if the coaching staff asks!

Hello Everyone - We are looking forward to the season getting started. We still have our tailgate spot and now officially have season tickets. :) Matt worked out for the Patriots in May and still...

Here is my take on the Texas A&M game! Enjoy!

Texas A&M - 10/13/12

Here is my take on the UNLV game! Enjoy!

UNLV - 10/6/12

Thanks for all of the kind words and sharing your stories. That saying "I Love You" everyday to family works wonders as life is short as it is. I am ready for UNLV! Go Dawgs! One For One @mnels33!

Here is my take on the Virginia game! Enjoy!

Virginia - 9/29/12

Thanks for the kind words! I know Matt and Ryan are prepared for when they are called upon.

My take on the Illinois game! Enjoy!

Illinois - 9/22/12

The wife and I are headed to Baltimore on Wednesday AM. Ravens game Thursday night & Orioles game Friday night. Early Saturday morning drive to Charlottesville to meet my wife's Aunt & Uncle and then...

My take on the Rice game! Enjoy!

College Football Dad! 9/15/12

Thanks for all of the kind words! It is a blast and an honor to do this through Matt's eyes and a camera lens. I can't wait until Friday afternoon and then I am Ruston bound. Go Dawgs!

My take on the Houston game! Enjoy!

College Football Dad - Houston - 9/08/12

My pre-season thoughts. Enjoy!

Let's Get This Party Started!

These 4 are listed on the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Specialist Watch List.

Lyle Fitte - Kickoff Returner
Craig Johnson - Punt Returner
Ryan Allen - Punter
Matt Nelson - Place...

I talked to Woody this morning around 10:30. He had just landed in Dallas and was driving back to Shreveport. He missed the last flight out of Denver last night and had to stay over in Denver.

Late as usual! Congrats to the entire Bulldog Team. What a wild ride it has been so far! Can't wait to go to San Diego and do some Frog Gigging! Also congrats to Ryan Allen for wining the Ray Guy...

Congrats Ryan! Such an awesome accomplishment and we are very proud of you! You so deserved this!!!!!

If you want to stay at the team hotel (Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina) you can still get rooms through Orbitz on the Club Level (kings & doubles) which includes breakfast plus hor dourves and...

I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving! I am ready for Saturday! Here was my take on the Ole Miss and Nevada game!

Ole Miss - 11/12/11

Nevada - 11/19/11

My Parents - 790 miles

Myself/Wife - 275 miles

In-Laws - 305 miles

Aunt & Uncle - 270 miles

Sister & Family - 305 miles

The team is in Reno and they are at the hotel. The plane ride was extremely rough and Reno smells like a smoldering campfire is what I was told.

Thanks for all of the kind words! It is so much fun to follow Matt through his eyes and my interpretation gets a little on the wild side sometimes, but it is real. I am so blessed with the...

Here is my take on the Fresno State game! Let's kick some butt in Oxford! Go Dawgs!


Fresno State - 11/5/11


If you missed the 2 prior blogs here are the links!


San Jose State - 10/29/11

Matt was offered a scholarship by Coach Dooley the summer before his Senior High School season.

My wife and I with 18 more family and friends!