My first football game experience: Trojans vs. Beavers at Reser Stadium
Today, after almost 4 years living in the States, I managed to go to my first football game. The experience couldn't be better. I have been in many soccer games in Europe and I couldn't avoid to make comparisons.
Gezi and aldamiz showed me their experience and ability to get tickets for this kind of games "just-in-time". We got very good seats just in the place reserved for the visiting team---the University of South California Trojans. I was wearing my Beavers pullover and was surrounded by Trojans. What in Europe had been a very dangerous situation here was a very friendly one. We even shared pizza with some of the Trojans.
A picture is worth a thousand words to describe another advantage of our seats.
Gezi knows all the rules so it was easier to understand certain situations. I never thought that in a football team was involved so many people.
The game was incredible and the Beavers managed to beat the Trojans 33-31. What it seems doesn't happen so often.
Oregon State's fans celebrated wildly and descended onto the field in droves 2 times before the match was over. I thought this only happened in Europe.
I have just read here that
this was the highest-ranked opponent the Beavers had defeated since their win in 1967, when the Trojans were No. 1
So I suppose that was a good reason to run into the field.
What I don't understand is why the security staff and police were so protective with the goal posts. Perhaps to avoid what happens in Europe in these situations?
Even in the most screaming, stomping, clapping and shouting atmosphere there are people with the power of concentrating to follow the Spanish tradition of a little siesta after a bite to eat.
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I've only gone once to these kind of events, and i already have the ticket as a keepsake. It's awesome, though if the game is broadcasted, it's very difficult to overcome the always suggestive temptation of a nap.
Gabi, you look like the archangel Gabriel!!!