I was at the game as well. Took my little nephew as a last resort because nobody else wanted to go. We came out soaked even with our ponchos on, but had a blast and loved the end results. People on social media were telling us how dry they were to watch the game in the comfort of their own homes, while We sat in the rain to watch the festivities.
It was Homecoming. How do you miss Homecoming? Rose Murphy was there to represent Teddy Bridgewater. I thought that He was finally going to show, but couldn't for obvious reasons. He had a nice speech as always played up on the scoreboard screens. Deion Branch was there to get accepted into the Cardinal Hall of Fame. Howard Schnellenburger was there too.
Seats were empty around us, but filled up for the most part considering what us diehard fans were expecting. I stood up most of the game to stay warm, and dry, and could hear my voice echo in the ups flight deck, as I screamed and cheered for our team. Nobody stood behind me because the rows were completely empty for 4 rows, so I wasn't in anyone's way to care if they could see or not.
Anyways, People didn't come for several reasons. Our record, the game time, the weather, etc.
Those who didn't go missed out on a great live game experience, and a rare (this year) Homecoming, home win.
I'm still trying to salvage my Keith Kelsey posters that We got before the game that got soaked even though I had it in those family select insurance, Official Partner, red Cardinal Bag backpacks they were giving away. The poster is now rough and wrinkled around the edges with slight tear and water damage, but has it's own story to tell now.
Nostalgic.
