Georgia Southern Head Coach Chris Hatcher told us the 2008 season was going to be a wild ride. And it was.

The 6-5 season had its ups and downs, but never lacked drama. Four overtime games (three of them wins). Seven games decided by a touchdown or less.

Make no mistake. Hatcher would rather be stalking the sidelines during the FCS (Division I-AA) playoffs instead of piddling (his words) at home during the Holidays. But he predicts a bright future for Eagle Nation and is raring to go in 2009.

CLICK to listen to Coach Hatcher's take and view Herald Staff Photographer Scott Bryant's take on the 2008 season.