Laying in bed under my vintage teams of the NFL twin blanket, there was no way sleep was going to come. The only thing to do was stare out the bedroom window that would be blocked by a small Christmas tree in the next few weeks and imagine the moment.
Young ones can be impatient, so if it takes a lot longer for a deer to wander out, his son might lose patience and interest, begging to go home before two months worth of dinners might trot across. Or worse, what if one were to show up just in time to break for lunch, standing within 100 yards broadside so even the most youthful hunter couldn't miss?
He'd just have to miss most of the game. After all, there was a lifetime of SWC games that could be watched and with Ken Hatfield leading the Razorbacks to 10-win seasons like it required very little effort, he'd be coach forever or until Frank Broyles retired as athletics director and named Hatfield his successor.
Besides, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is on the verge of locking up his fourth bowl invite in five seasons and Razorbacks fans love to beat up on Lane Kiffin. Plus, the Rebels lose as often in Fayetteville as teenagers lose earbuds. Those without will have to suffer through trying to avoid social media and being cautious to not crank the truck with the wrong radio station tuned in. It could ruin the entire day.