COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Attending an NCAA Division 1, college football game is an interesting and fun experience. On September 8, I attended the Washington State University's Cougars face-off against the San Diego State Aztecs, at Quest Field in Seattle. It was a warm day and the stands were filled with people wearing their Cougar colors everywhere. Even though no alcohol was allowed in the stadium, it was obviously not being enforced. The atmosphere was charged when the teams took to the field before the game, but as the game progressed into a blowout, the excitement gradually died.

Observations:

Watching a football game is a relational experience...everyone sitting around you, becomes your new friend (if you're cheering for the same team).

Football is a major alumni gathering point in the Fall

There's a ton of hoopla that goes hand-in-hand with major college football

For many, alcohol is a big part of the experience.

Men tend to be more into the game, while women seem more interested in building a relationship with the people seated next to them.

One hour after the game, many people probably couldn't remember the final store, but most of them would say they had a great time.