I don't know what I'm doing in this picture.
Chuckie Keeton, a true freshman, doing his thing against the pitiful Auburn defense.
Every year, around the beginning of September, Jackson starts to get anxious, giddy, excited and all together animated... That's right, it's football season, his favorite time of the year.
Jackson and I at Jordan-Hare Stadium
To start the season off right we headed to watch the Aggies' season opener LIVE... in the home stadium of the reigning National Champions. On the way down to Alabama, Jackson and I were preparing for a pretty big loss. We talked about how we would be happy if we lost by less than three touchdowns and hoped that we wouldn't embarrass ourselves on ESPN. Little did we know the Aggies were ready for battle.
A field goal made by the Aggies
The Aggies led the game early, fought a good fight, and certainly kept the game interesting. We were ahead by 10 with less than 4 minutes to go, but with a miraculous onside kick the Tigers prevailed and squeaked out a victory, 42-38.
The game was more than enough to make the 8 1/2 hour journey worthwhile, but we had a few surprises along the way that made the trip one to truly remember. The first surprise occurred as we were walking to our amazing seats inside the stadium we were coincidentally sat next to Grady Brimley, a good friend of Jackson's from his days in USU's student government. Grady's not very tall, but what he lacks in size he makes up for with a cool wife, Lauren, who we learned was pregnant! Congratulations, Lauren!!! We hope the child gets your features!!!
Short Grady.
The second surprse was how amazing the Auburn fans were. They were truly hospitable, curteous, supportive and generous... Southern Hospitality at its best. After the game they cheered our team off the field, commended us on a good game as we walked out of the stadium, and we were even invited to join a group of tailgaters. These guys insisted that we join them and share their amazing Alabama BBQ ribs and brisket, boiled peanuts, and home-baked casseroles. Good people down there. And a good time all in all.
Driving through Atlanta on our way home
