We have gone to several road games over the years and as many 4 road trips a year. We decided to scale back this year until I asked the question. I knew better than to ask, but yet I still did. See Brent is even more crazy about tailgating than I am. He never goes outside for fun or work while at home, but drive a few hours and party in a parking lot and he is on board. So we headed out for Winston Salem on Friday morning!
We stopped in Bloomington to pick up the other son, Brandon. From there we had a nine hour trip to our hotel.
Man its a long way to Winston Salem!
We drove through Mountains....literally, and over them as well. We drove in sunshine and we drove in rain. We simply drove and drove and drove.
B-Rent & Brandon at Applebee's |
We were the second vehicle in the lots and parked near the Indiana Alumni Association of Charlotte group outing. They really brought a crowd. It was estimated that over 300 Hoosier fans were in this section of the parking lot. The pregame festivities were some of the best in recent memories.
Mom Reed |
Dads--- McCray & Feeney |
Hoosier Great Anthony Thompson |
New friends Kyle and Bailey Chase From Charleston, S.C. |
Man, its a long way home!
GAME RECAP
Indiana played an outstanding game for three and a half quarters. Building up a 31-10 lead with under 10 minutes to go, had us relaxed. Uh Oh! After two Wake Forest touchdowns and an onside kick recovery we were facing defeat out of nowhere. Fortunately, the defense was able to hold the Deacons at bay and preserve the victory.
Saturday night and the drive home were much more fun after a victory! Indiana is 4-0. Indiana made a push to get ESPN College GameDay to come to Bloomington. It is a lot of fun to feel good about Hoosier Football. It's a long season and not saying we are a great team, but we are winning games that we have lost in the past. WE ARE 4-0!
a plea not answered |
That's my View from the Tailgate Lot!