It’s a half hour before kickoff and I call Paul Cadwell:
“How you doing, Caddy?”
“Pacing, mate. I just got home, and I’m just counting down until kickoff now. First home opener I’ve ever missed. I’m gutted. I get that it’s necessary staff, but I’d have loved to be at this one… Just want a win now.”
“Yeah, it’s surreal to not be there. Tonight, though…they pack in deep, Cincy... Early goal would be nice.”
“I’d love it. Settle us. Make them come out. Get at them...”
We sign off in hopes of celebrating a win at our morning meeting and I leave Paul to his pacing.