CSU Recap
Not sure if I needed to start a new thread about our trip to Fort Collins, the game, or anything else about the weekend, but here it is. Please feel free to add anything you'd like to share about your amazing experience.
We left Fargo Friday morning and headed for Kearney, NE. My dad gets discounted rooms at any Carlton Hotel chain, so we booked rooms at the Country Inn & Suites. We figured we could break the drive up a bit by getting about 8 1/2-9 hours down the road, and finish the next 4+ on Saturday. We had a nice dinner at a place called "The Cellar", and hit the pool and hot tub after that. We ran into a nice couple at the pool that said they were from Lincoln. We told him we were Bison fans and he says he went to grade school and high school with Coach Bohl. Had a great time talking to them and they shared stories of coach when he was growing up in Lincoln, and also talked plenty of U of Nebraska football. Saturday we got going about 9 and arrived in Fort Collins at about 2:30. Met up with some people we knew, ate some brats, relaxed in the shade, and got some pictures from the hill where everyone else was at. Our friend that travels with the team came out and ate a quick burger and we were able to get a run down of the pregame chatter. He mentioned Smith would dress but wouldn't play. He was also impressed with CSU coming out of the buses in suits, and that they looked pretty athletic. He also introduced us to Ryan Smiths dad and had a nice chat with him. He and his wife were tailgating with a large group of player parents, all from the same class as Ryan. Becks, Olsons, Jiriks, etc. Ryans dad, and I forgot his name, looks like he could suit up for the Herd as well and return some punts. Headed in a little early to escape the sun. Not complaining, but it was getting a little warm out there on such a beautiful September day. We had North endzone seats, but looked to the West and saw quite a few empty chair seats up high, on the 50, so we went over there and sat with the Ram fans. As far as game thoughts, a lot has been mentioned already that I agree with and noticed but I'll add a few more things. Trevor Gebhardt stepped up big time and it's nice to see him healthy. He made some really nice catches, including one on the near sideline that was ruled incomplete, that I think was a catch. Vraa, great hands. Grant Olson is making me quickly forget about Preston Evans in the middle. He may even have better pursuit speed than Evans, but Evans was a solid hole filler and could lay the wood. Brock Jensen is the team leader, and will not be denied. Love the way he runs, stays home in the pocket, and delivers an absolutely beautiful ball that only our receiver can catch. Does anyone remember that run by Crockett in the 4th where it was like 3rd and 7 or 8, and he turned the corner on the near side and picked up the 1st by a half yard? To me, that might have been one of the better runs I saw him make all game. What a great #2 we've got. Heagle going out is too bad, but I think it just creates oppurtunities for others to step up and prove themselves. The drive in the 3rd quarter was a thing of beauty. I love walking out of those stadiums and not having to say anything to the opposing fan base, because we all knew the Bison would win, expected them to win, and watched them dominate the other team. The CSU fans were very complimentary of our fans base and team, and that's awesome. The state of Colorado and any recruits just saw a FCS team come to their state that is better than both of their big time programs, and that can only help with recruiting. After the game, we went back to Kearney, and that was a long drive. But easier to handle after the W.
So anyway, sorry for the book I just wrote, but I don't post very often, so I made up for that right here. Sure is fun being a Bison fan these days!!!
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