Here we are, at my last column. I’m not really sure what to say. It’s hard to try and finish things off when things are so far from over. We still have one final showdown this weekend against that school down the road.

That school that likes to paint our Free Expression Tunnel baby blue. Yeah … them.

I’ll be graduating this December, but this may not be the last Carolina-State game you see me in. I finally got approved for that sixth year, which I talked a little bit about last week. I think it’s great that I got the sixth year. It’s a great opportunity and a blessing to get more time. A lot of people don’t get that opportunity.

I’ll make the decision over the next couple of weeks; not too long after the Carolina game. I’ve got to talk to my dad, whose opinion I respect as much as anyone’s, coach [Tom] O’Brien, the rest of the coaching staff and a lot of other people. I want to come back, but I also want to figure out what’s best for my future.

As for the Virginia Tech game, it was loud as advertised. They have really passionate fans. I was happy to see a lot of Wolfpack fans over there – there was a pretty good State showing in Blacksburg. All in all it was a good experience, but it would have been better if we’d come out with the win.

What everyone probably remembers from the first quarter was my fumble. I’m not all that proud of it, but honestly, if you break it down, the guy made a good play. I ran into somebody, but it was the second contact. I was carrying correctly, two hands on the ball, but it popped out. It was a good play on their part, and it cost us.

But honestly, it’s hard to focus on that even though it was only two days ago. We have Carolina coming up this week, and we want it to be the highlight of our year just like it was in 2008. This year, though, we’re bringing it home.

Everything’s on the table. This is what we’re putting our season on right now. It’s really important to the University, the fans and to us, and everyone’s taking it very seriously. We’ve got to win this game.

I just want to say thanks for following the column, and thanks to all the fans who supported me and my comeback. I’m really thankful that everyone stuck through the year, even though I’m sure it wasn’t the easiest thing to do. I’ve had a blast playing here. I’m not sure what my future holds, but I’m want to thank everyone for being a part of Wolfpack Nation – we do it all for you.

We’ll see you at the game, one last time.

– As told to Kate Shefte