Favorite Part of Gameday at JTS

**Frak** · 07-13-2010, 04:35 PM

For some reason, I love unpacking our bus. Dragging out the grill and speakers, getting the stereo and ipod set up, raising the flags, starting the generator, setting up the lawn chairs. That whole first half hour when no one is in the lots and we get everything all set up and then sit down and crack the first beer. I love that.

Other things that I love:
-Going to HyVee and dropping a bunch of money purely on liquor and food.
-Waiting to get through the gates at the stadium...everyone is excited and most people are drunk.
-Heading out at half to discuss the game.
-Right before kickoff.

**Cyballz** · 07-13-2010, 04:52 PM

the random hookups with sorority girls in the student lot porta-potties.

**yler4cy** · 07-13-2010, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Frak

For some reason, I love unpacking our bus. Dragging out the grill and speakers, getting the stereo and ipod set up, raising the flags, starting the generator, setting up the lawn chairs. That whole first half hour when no one is in the lots and we get everything all set up and then sit down and crack the first beer. I love that.

Other things that I love:
-Going to HyVee and dropping a bunch of money purely on liquor and food.
-Waiting to get through the gates at the stadium...everyone is excited and most people are drunk.
-Heading out at half to discuss the game.
-Right before kickoff.

This is exactly what I was going to say. I don't have a bus, working on that, but this list is perfect.

Things I would add:
- Packing the truck the night before
- Getting the prime tailgating spot: Mine = student lot along the wooden fence
- Getting there when it is pitch dark and then waiting for the sun to rise above the trees with a cold brew in my hand
- Listening to everyone's predictions in the student section
- Rushing the field

**longdriveforsom** · 07-13-2010, 05:10 PM

walking through the student section with backpacks full of beer and playing bag toss while listening to the game

**CycloneErik** · 07-13-2010, 05:13 PM

The charge in the air right before kickoff..........

**clones26** · 07-13-2010, 05:13 PM

Jeff Johnson, dont ask me if I meant to add

**Cyched** · 07-13-2010, 05:23 PM

Can't forget the Cenex guy:

"Alright Cyclone fans, lets get energized!"

**CycloneErik** · 07-13-2010, 05:24 PM

Mysterious referee calls.

**bringmagicback** · 07-13-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Cyched

Can't forget the Cenex guy:

"Alright Cyclone fans, lets get energized!"

That guy makes me want to choke babies. Almost as much as pumping up said pasta.

**Clones21** · 07-13-2010, 05:36 PM

I like the smell of burgers and hot dogs cooking. I love hearing music blasting and people laughing and having a good time. I love talking sports with cyclone fans before games. But, my favorite part is my first step into Jack Trice every year. I get chills every single time im walking up the hill by the hillside and looking down on JTS and seeing the guys warming up. Amazing.

**dualthreat** · 07-13-2010, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Frak

For some reason, I love unpacking our bus. Dragging out the grill and speakers, getting the stereo and ipod set up, raising the flags, starting the generator, setting up the lawn chairs. That whole first half hour when no one is in the lots and we get everything all set up and then sit down and crack the first beer. I love that.

Other things that I love:
-Going to HyVee and dropping a bunch of money purely on liquor and food.
-Waiting to get through the gates at the stadium...everyone is excited and most people are drunk.
-Heading out at half to discuss the game.
-Right before kickoff.

I think you experience similar feelings that i do. Its kind of a weird feeling. I love all the pregame stuff. The guys on the radio. Getting to the stadium early. ..

I love it when it's perfect weather for a game.

Such a great experience inside Jack Trice. I love going to the games. I love everything about the whole saturday. Im usually with a group of friends... and usually, im dragging them to the stadium a half hour early. They don't understand why i want to go watch the team warm up- or listen to the band- you know, just be in the stadium.

Most of you have the same feelings im sure. But i don't know any of you.

**iahawkhunter** · 07-13-2010, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Knownothing

I like when the band starts playing the drums and then running onto the field in circles. Especially the first game of the year. So many memories when they start that.

This. No game ever topped the feeling of the first time I entered the field in JTS with my sousaphone, but every game between then and when I left my shoes on the field is a close second!

**Erik4Cy** · 07-13-2010, 05:47 PM

I love the comradrey(sp?) and feeling of being a family that is being a Cyclone, if you're wearing Cardinal and Gold, you're cool. I never got that feeling growing up going to hawkeye games. That's why I switched. It really is a Cyclone Nation and tailgating/gameday is awesome!

**cyclonedave25** · 07-13-2010, 05:49 PM

Great thread!! I love walking to the lots with a case of beer in my hand, seeing everybody else tailgating. I love all the sights and sounds of tailgating. The music, smell, crowds of people, the scenery, and the stadium in the background. I love getting to my seat and waiting for the team to take the field. The energy and atmosphere building up to kickoff. The crowd chants students getting rowdy. I love cyclone football and gameday!

**dualthreat** · 07-13-2010, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

Great thread!! I love walking to the lots with a case of beer in my hand, seeing everybody else tailgating. I love all the sights and sounds of tailgating. The music, smell, crowds of people, the scenery, and the stadium in the background. I love getting to my seat and waiting for the team to take the field. The energy and atmosphere building up to kickoff. The crowd chants students getting rowdy. I love cyclone football and gameday!

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