Matthew Levine

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October 27, 2003

The level of anxiety is rising because there is a visible light at the end of the tunnel for our season. With only three games left in the regular season, I have already begun to feel the tension surrounding a possible post-season berth.

Our team is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation and it looks as though we are in control of our destiny from here on out. However, with three UAA games left that is no certainty by any means. I think there is a consensus on the team that we need to push ourselves harder in practice in order to better prepare for the upcoming games.

Personally, I have been battling a foot injury the last few weeks. I hurt my foot in the game against Washington and have not reached 100 percent yet. Missing the Case Western/Rochester weekend was tough for me, but I still had full confidence that the team would pull through.

Unfortunately, we dropped our only game of the year so far to Rochester in a battle that I wish I could have taken a part in. This loss has only motivated me more to concentrate in my rehab efforts and get back on the field as soon as possible.

For me, the fact that there could be only three games left in my career has really raised my sense of urgency and I am beginning to come to the realization that my tenure on the team is extremely limited. Although this is disheartening, I am rededicating my efforts in the last few games and am going to leave everything I have on the field.

A joint men's and women's soccer team dinner at the Fox house, an annual tradition, this week will provide a great pre-game meal before our Brandeis game. Plus, everything tastes better when it's free in college!

The laughter and camaraderie at those team dinners really typifies how close-knit these teams are, and really makes me proud to be a part of something as special as this. From here on out, I can only hope for the best and contribute all I have towards a team effort to win the national championship, if everything goes according to the plan!

Matthew Levine is a senior from Princeton, N.J. He would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.