This weekend was full of football upsets. USC, UGA, and UF all suffered a defeat. But, perhaps the most stunning upset happened on Sunday afternoon in a field by an old, dirty lake. There, where the weeds brush your knees and the trees crowd your vision, the annual Turkey Bowl was held.  The vibrant, energetic youth of Mt. Zion took on the old, hobbling seniors that call themselves “adults.”

Three years ago, the youth won by one point.  13-14 and it wasn’t as close as the score sounded.  We were outplayed, but lucky enough to get a couple of interceptions.  Two years ago, rain kept the adults from suffering defeat.  Last year, the youth walked away with victory in an overtime thriller of 42-35.  So, naturally, the youth had history on their side.  As did UGA, USC, and UF.

When the final whistle sounded, the adults looked much happier than the previous two years.  28-14 was the final score, but it just doesn’t tell the story the way it should be told.  Here, let me tell it as succinctly as I can:  A Crushing Defense.  A Decent Enough Offense.  Domination throughout the Game.  Oh, and almost three times as many players as what the youth had.  We are old and we are victorious!

As we bring the trophy home, old people everywhere should stand a little taller.  We have looked youth in the eyes and we have said to it “Hey, the referee isn’t paying attention…we’re going to cheat.”  And then we followed through with it…because we’re older and wiser!

Now pardon me as I go ice my knees, take some tylenol, and find the bengay for my back.  I’ll need another year just to recover.