Tick…tock…
It’s Friday morning. Wednesday night’s College World Series semifinal victory over Florida seems like ages ago, but the beginning of the championship series on Saturday night still feels so far away. So what are we supposed to do between now and then?
Here are ten suggestions on how to whittle away the time leading up to Texas A&M’s championship series with the Tennessee Volunteers:
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10. Work
I know it sounds lame, but most of us do actually have jobs that, despite our wishes, still have to get done. So power through and finish out the week and burn a few hours in the process.
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9. Household chores
Sometimes the best advice is to put that nervous energy to good use. Mow the lawn, plant some flowers, vacuum the floors, do some laundry. Whatever. Burn off those nerves and take some things off your to-do list in the process.
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8. Get a workout in
Remember that nervous energy I just mentioned? The gym (or wherever your get your blood pumping) is a great outlet. Get that heartrate elevated now because the game itself is gonna be a bit boring when we’re blowing out the Vols, amirite?
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7. Hold an impromptu Yell Practice
Look, the only way people will keep referring to us as a cult is if we keep acting like a cult. Gotta keep up appearances. Obviously can be done in your living room but the more public the venue, the more cult-like it appears. Your local Chili’s, the men’s department at Kohls, while you’re pumping gas, just lead some yells whenever inspiration strikes!
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6. Binge a TV show
Sometimes the best way to take your mind off of your world is to immerse yourself in someone else’s.
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5. Literally just stare at the clock
I mean it’s certainly not a top three activity but sometimes you’ve done everything else already and you get desperate and it feels like the only option remaining. Everyone knows if you stare at the clock hard enough it starts moving faster.
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4. Spend time with family
They need to cherish the time they have with you now because as soon as 6 p.m. Saturday comes you are officially unavailable. Go get some ice cream, play at the park, take everyone out for lunch, whatever strikes your fancy. Just make it clear that we’re on the clock here.
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3. Cook an overly elaborate meal
Smoke a brisket. Make a lasagna from scratch. Marinate some steaks for 24 hours. I leave the details up to you but cooking is fun and is an elite-level distraction leading up to game time. Then once the game starts, you have food! Everybody wins.
2. Buy more A&M merch
When that 12th Man spirit is overflowing sometimes spending more money on maroon apparel is the only outlet. Buy whatever strikes your fancy, but if you’re looking for recommendations, I’m always a big fan of Homefield Apparel and Aggieland Outfitters has a nice selection of gear with the new baseball-specific Ol’ Sarge logo.
(to be clear, these are not affiliate links and GBH is not making any money off of these)
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1. GET TO OMAHA!
Do many of us have financial or time obligations preventing this? Sure. But if you’re looking for the best way to spend the next 24+ hours leading up to game time, it’s getting yourself the heck to Nebraska to root on the Aggies! Be spontaneous, make a core memory and #BTHOtennessee!