It's a Long Way to Winston Salem

"Hey Brent...do you want to go to Wake Forest or Penn State for this years long road trip?"  Brent answered "BOTH!"

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

Friday night in Winston Salem,we met up with Sammy Jacobs from Hoosier Huddle and had dinner at Applebee's. When on the road, it is always enjoyable for people to ask where you are from and what brings you to town. Wearing our Indiana gear, we were asked this a few times. An early wake up call on Saturday morning was needed so we could head out for the game bright and early.

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 

One of the benefits of having a tailgate bar, is that it draws a lot of attention.  This past Saturday was no exception.  We were blessed with parents of Hoosier players, journalists, alumni from Charlotte, Charleston, S.C., and Atlanta along with Hoosier great Anthony Thompson.  The best part of tailgating is the people you meet.

New friends Kyle and Bailey Chase
From Charleston, S.C.

Saturday was simply an outstanding pregame, followed by another victory! How sweet it is.  Until that wake up call at 5:30 on Sunday morning for that long drive home.  We made it.... by 5:00 pm back home to Delphi.

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!