If you know me, you know that I am a Longhorn. I graduated from UT Austin in 1994 and I love the city of Austin. For the past few years, my college roommates and I have made an annual trip to Austin to attend a game. While I wouldn't trade my time in Austin for anything, becoming a Longhorn was a last minute decision. I had visited both Baylor and A&M and had decided on becoming an Aggie. After all, it was where my best friends were headed. But in November of my Senior year, I flipped and applied to UT, sight unseen. I was accepted and just like that, became a Longhorn, although it did take me awhile to warm up to the color burnt orange. Despite my love of the Longhorns and the intense rivalry of UT and A&M, I have often referred to myself as a closet Aggie, even giving myself an extended Spring Break one year and spending a few days in College Station. And as a college football fan, attending a game at Kyle Field has always been on my bucket list. Not that a game at DKR Memorial is anything to sneeze at, but growing up in Texas you know that a game at Kyle Field is something to behold. Who better to attend an Aggie game with than one of my oldest and dearest friends, Lauren (who at one point was headed to UT).
We tailgated for a bit and then enjoyed a victory over the University of Miami. All the rumors are true . . . a game at Kyle Field is an experience. The waving towels and whoops are intense; I did decide to grab a drink when it was time to saw Varsity's horns off. :( The precision of the band was impressive and the excitement was pervasive.
If you are a college football fan, I do recommend going to at least one game as it is an amazing experience. Luckily, my annual college roomie trip was scheduled after my Kyle Field experience so I've had a chance to reset.
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