Today was game day in Iowa City, which this time of year means football (US style). The Iowa Hawkeyes took on the Minnesota Gophers at 2:30 at home in Kinnick Stadium. Since our two nephews graduated from U of I, they and their dad have season tickets and were in town for the game. They offered us tickets, so we went.
Of course, first is the tailgating, which began about 10:30. Bob joined Jody, Nick, and Zack for their spread, libations, and watching other football games on tv via their dish link. I came about 1:40 for a quick tailgate visit before heading to the stadium.
The game was good, and we got to see (me for the first time in person) some of the Iowa traditions including the waving to the children in the Children’s Hospital next to the stadium, even the other team and the officiating staff join in. Very moving. The winner of this particular rivalry, unfortunately this time Minnesota, wins a bronze trophy in the shape of a pig.
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