[NU Sports] Dispatch from El Paso

[Jim Bendat]

Back home from El Paso.  I agree with everything Chuck wrote, except for 
the country music band.  I felt their Jesus music was inappropriate, 
particularly with the game being held on a state university campus.

The game itself proved to be very painful.  The first quarter was 
amazing, of course, with NU fans having a great time handing out high 
fives all over the place.  As for the rest of the game, well, other list 
members have already done the correct analysis.  My wife (a UCLA alum), 
to her everlasting credit, was very supportive.  She and I both hope 
UCLA and Northwestern never again play each other.

Keep expecting victory, Cat fans, as we will win a bowl game one of 
these years.

Jim B.


cherron604 at aol.com wrote:

>First, the niceties.
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>- Perfect weather, brilliant sunshine.
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>- A nicely sited stadium, convenient parking and shuttles (but not enough restrooms...)
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>- Extraordinarily fun and friendly hosts.  More than the other bowls, this seemed to be a West Texas annual party, as families and football fans filled the stadium, exchanged good natured ribbing with both sides, and (especially) asked frequently 'What do you think of El Paso ?'  They seemed genuinely pleased when we praised their friendliness, weather, facilities, etc.  The partying/barbecuing/tailgating started early, and was still going after the game.
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>- A nice pre-game, both bands featured, the crowd was very appreciative, and the Army parachute drop was very impressive.  Not a country music fan, but Diamond Rio even seemed to do a nice job.
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>Chuck Herron   Tech '85
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