An Open Letter to the Lumberjack Seniors,
Congratulations for sticking with the program and choosing to fight instead of giving up and quitting after a disastrous 2018-2019 season. Although the season is not yet over, your hard work has made this season very special for me and I'm sure for others. Many of last year's teammates left the program. However the three of you stuck it out, worked hard, and achieved the unimaginable. The victory against Duke was the most improbable game in the school's history, and I believe it was meant to be. I'm sure your former teammates wish they had the same internal fortitude and could share in the success of the 2019-2020 team, but if some of them would have stayed, would Gavin be fighting for the loose ball on the floor of Cameron Indoor Stadium? Would Nathan have been on the floor in position to dribble the length of the court and make a shot. Let's face it, we have a team to be proud of. When was the last time a team picked 8th in a weak conference finished 19-1 with a double bye in the Southland Conference Tournament? I'm glad for the team we have, not the one we could have had. We are truly blessed to have been able to watch these seniors throughout their tenure at SFA. I'd like to say a few words about each one.
John Comeaux- I'm going to miss you the most. Your hustle is unequaled. You sustained two micro fracture surgeries, and it would have been completely understandable if you would have said "no mas." However, quitting is not in your DNA. You're a fighter and an excellent role model. When I first started watching you, you played behind Aaron Augustin. When you would come in the game, you showed a non stop motor. Three years later, you still leave it all on the floor. I wish you well in life.
Nathan Bain - I'll always remember your shot against Duke and your emotional post game interview that inspired so many to donate your father's ministry which was devastated by Hurricane Dorian. This year, you have shown great composure and fantastic leadership. You are someone I am truly proud of.
Kevon Harris - You are one of the most talented players in school history. Why didn't you leave after last year's debacle? Well, that's really a silly question. You're a fighter just like John and Nathan. No player is perfect, and I can say you certainly had a few bad games, but you had over a 100 excellent games. Without your outstanding first half against Duke, there is no way we would have had the confidence to stay close to Duke and eventually pull out the greatest win in school history. You will be missed.
Guys, you may have played your last game on the hardwoods of WRJ Coliseum, but you still have unfinished business. You put yourselves in position to make history. Let's win the Southland Conference Tournament and at least the first two games in the NCAA tournament. I'm hoping for a second round match up against Texas Tech or Illinois. If that happens, it's a lock for the Sweet Sixteen.
Good luck in the tournament, but more importantly, good luck in life!
A Lumberjack Faithful Fan
