[NU Sports] Dispatch from El Paso

[Jim Bendat]

Exactly -- Religion should have been kept out of the Sun Bowl festivities.


John A. DeGroat wrote:

> 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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