This weekend marked a sad day in my life. My streak of 18 straight years of never missing a BYU home football game came to a screeching halt thanks to Monavie's convention. I had to sell my tickets and work at convention instead of going to the game (So SAD!!). Thankfully the Cougs didn't seem to miss my prescence and still won 44-0! Here are some of my favorite games or moments (in order) that I have witnessed at Cougar (I mean Lavell Edwards) Stadium.
1. BYU's win over #1 Miami in 1990 - This was the year that my dad got 6 tickets instead of 3 because we were all fighting over who got to go to this game (I "called" it in 1989 because I saw the next years schedule in the program). I have probably watched this game over 100 times in my life. (I'm retarded I know)
2. BYU vs. Utah 2001 - It was cold, but BYU won the game with a Luke Staley option play & an interception to seal the deal. It is always fun to beat the Utes but especially to remain undefeated.
3. BYU beating Utah 2007 - 4th & 18.....The best way to beat the Utes is to make them think they have won and then rip their hearts out!!
4. Going to Cougar Club luncheons with my Dad in the stadium (even now that I'm older)
5. Lavell's last game when President Hinckley renamed the stadium. I was near tears.
6. Finally becoming a student so I could sit in the "super fun student section" that I had long to sit in for years (now I'm back to not wanting to sit in the student section).
7. Winning - that is what the Cougs do at home. Any win is always fun!
There are many, many more, but I can't document them all. I just love football in the fall (even if it is roasting hot or freezing cold, rain or snow)....even if I have to sit by myself.
I will start a my new streak on Oct 11th....
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I can only imagine how traumatic this must have been for you! By the way I am glad you don't have to have surgery. :)
Jen, isn't there some fan award you should be winning? I am really impressed! Sad the streak had to end though. I wish I were there to go to some games with you.
So sad for you. My streak had to end when I had Sienna...now I'm lucky if I see the game on tape delay before the next one. (I just finished the Wyoming game yesterday afternoon!) Hopefully I can start going to at least one home game a year next season...
Go Cougars! Jen, you are their #1 fan still.
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