Who else got a little choked up when Nick Bell's mom...

[dawgstudent]

started ringing her cowbell after the moment of silence? That was amazing.

 

[biguglyjoe]

When I realized it was her it choked me up, no doubt.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

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[coastdawg228]

Definitely a special moment. I was really pleased with everything the athletic dept did for Nick's family. The band, the logo on the field, and the moment of silence with his mom. All very special.

 

[VirgilCain]

I went from furious (because i thought some idiot was being completely disrespectful) which immediately turned into "man sniffles"... then screaming and bruising my hands from clapping so hard.

 

[BehrDawg]

When you have a child of your own, the thought is unbearable. I am very proud of everything the bulldog nation did for Nicks family. I thought it was awesome how the fan of the game donated their $200 check to Mrs Bell.

 

[SnakePlissken]

nt

 

[JesterB]

then I saw his proud momma ringing with a proud grin on her face. It was an Old Yeller moment for this guy.

 

[RocketCityDawg]

At first I thought some drunk student, but then they showed Momma Bell on the screen, and a few timid bells joined in, then a massive outpouring of cowbell love.
So yes, I'm a sentimental old fart, and my eyes watered. No shame for that. The emotion on her face was palpable.

That was my most emotional part of the evening, including during the actual game, when most of my verbalresponses were "uh-oh," "oh, NO!" and "oh, crap."
I've had 40 plus years practice of doing those responses.

 

[FlabLoser]

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