Rivalry Week

Field day three and I came early to tail gate. It is rivalry week! Everybody forms their own group establishing their ground with a tent. Some are playing games, cooking out, or throwing a football. The clouds are providing some great shade. Everyone getting pumped for the game! There is older folks, 40 years or older, in the parking lot full of RV’s. There's a lot different cultures in the student section mostly young people trying to have a good time.

            I came to the game and now I'm noticing everybody is standing up cheering on! In the student section of course, there are also some of the rivalry fans showing a lot of courage. I see a guy and his friend the only ones sitting down maybe because his left leg hurts. He does have crunches plus a knee brace on. A guy offers everyone nachos. Very courteous of him, I took some simple because I haven't ate all day. Its half time and people who are tired of standing finally take a sit including myself. There is the longest line into the restroom I actually had to cut everybody. They seemed okay about it! I came to back to the seats and all the fans cheer on the band unlike my first day of field work when most ignored the halftime show. Most fans sitting down resting. I guarantee right after they all get on their feet. I see a guy showing off his big ring, looks like a state ring!

            Of course I met up with some friends and they are all into the game just like myself. The crowd erupts as the home team forces a fumble. In the student section I notice a lot of couples holding each other and many people not paying attention to the game talking to each other during the third quarter. Two plays is all it took for the home team to score and the crowd erupts. As the away team finds a way to cut the lead the game becomes as expected in a rivalry. The game is now tied as it comes down to the wire both fans cheering on their team.

Final quarter and there is no telling what is going to happen. Surrounded by students all cheering for the home team more enthusiastic than the last field day when I was next to older people. Both teams mocking each other as the game goes back and forth but in a very civilized manner. Everyone seems to be having a great time laughing and jumping around to the music! Another great finish but with the same ending, the home team losing only thing is I'm closer to the exit so the walk to my car is shorter.