[NU Sports] Dispatch from El Paso

[John A. DeGroat]

I thought that we were going to keep religion and politics out  of all 
of this.

John DeGroat

Jim Bendat wrote:

> 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.
>>
>> - Perfect weather, brilliant sunshine.
>>
>> - A nicely sited stadium, convenient parking and shuttles (but not 
>> enough restrooms...)
>>
>> - 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.
>>
>> - 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.
>>
>> Chuck Herron   Tech '85
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