Husker Power

Yesterday, we were lucky enough to have tickets to BOTH volleyball and football games. Our seats in each venue were really good! We arrived to volleyball (my favorite of the day) in time to see 40 minutes of warm-ups. Upon finding our seats, I was quickly scolded by the lady sitting next to us (who went out of her way to mention she's been a season ticket holder for 15 years) that flash photography is not allowed as it could cause injury to a player. Yikes! What was I thinking!? We were far enough away that I don't believe I was putting anyone's life at risk, especially during warm-ups. I assured her our camera has an option to turn off the flash. Had to show it to her to prove it. Interesting, no announcement was ever made to let such a rule be known to the rest of the 2,700 people in attendence. I think she felt bad for being so cranky and tried to make "small talk" with Mike throughout the rest of the match!

The football game was equally as exciting (as least for Mike). We had a easy walk from the Colliseum to Memorial Stadium and watched 70 minutes of pre-game activities. There was not much of a breeze and our seating area was full of small looking wasp insects. They didn't seem harmful enough to sting, but they sure were a nuisance. There were a little old lady who sat down one row and to our right. One of these little bugs hovered in her hair - stayed there the entire game. I think he was trapped by hair spray. Not likely he'll be discovered until she goes in for her next beauty salon appointment next week.

In the first few minutes of the game, one of the "Scarlets" (dance team...pseudo cheerleaders) was feeling light-headed and caused quite a scene as an EMT tended to her. Gatorade did the trick and she was back in action by the next quarter. I think a cheeseburger would have proven a better remedy as she likely hadn't eaten since last Tuesday.

In the second half, Clarence Thomas was recognized on the field. Probably the closest I'll ever get to a Supreme Court judge. (I guess his wife is from Nebraska.)
Larry the Cable Guy was in attendence and kept the crowd fed as he threw out hot dogs from his suite!

Unfortunately, every fan in our row decided to come to the game. Unfortunate, because, not everyone fit the dimension of their alloted seat assignment. Got to be good friends with the guy sitting next to me. I've determined Nebraskan's are known to be the "greatest fans in America" because you might as well get along with the guy you're sitting on top of week by week!

Mike finds it interesting the things I remember about the game. I had to ask him what the score was before I could post it here. The Huskers were victorious, 38-7. GO BIG RED!!!!