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i've been going to michigan state football games since i was a child (thanks mom and dad) and through that i've seen rival games, tough losses, big wins and last second let downs. i love football; now that i'm older i've grown to appreciate tailgating and day long celebrating college football. as i prepare for this upcoming rival weekend and for a day full of tailgating like a champion, i reflect upon the great tailgating/game day experiences-- and let me tell you there are plenty.

i have had to throw a few apologies my parent's way for showing up at their tailgate after a few too many beers (seriously, still sorry mom and dad). not going to a school that has a strong athletic reputation i took full advantage of my experiences at big games: making friends with some guy wearing buckeyes around his neck, belting out "empire state of mind" at msu's tennis courts with some rowdy penn state fans, the infamous river street shot ski, morning screw drivers and mimosas, good food, cheering a few rows in front of my parents from their season seats, yelling until i lose my voice, celebrating in my game gear and even sleeping through a riot (msu bball final four 2009?). now those are some good times.

this weekend i will be venturing to ann arbor, michigan. (please don't insert your go blue's, not appreciated here) i talked to my dad, who went to msu and who has had season tickets for ages, i asked him why he doesn't attend games at the big house anymore and he filled me in on his experiences, which were just like mine. salty. i sat with a few friends in the big house student section fall 2008 decked out in green. yes, i do understand heckling the other team (i love heckling, favorite pastime, yep) but the michigan fans take it to a whole new level. i recall people throwing things at us (gum, trash, paper, yadda yadda) so unnecessary. so you can imagine my relief/ excitement when we won, that shut everyone up quick. don't chant your "can't read, can't write" hi, have you looked at your fans? (check out post "define pure" and then youtube pure michigan walmart wolverine) many michigan fans are respectable people (michigan grads, michigan law students, fellow smart people) others are michigan red necks-- hi don't tell me i can't read or write-- did you even go to college? asshole.

so this weekend's goals: relive college (shouldn't be hard) enjoy this rivalry game with my best friend for the fourth year in a row (even though she's a michigan fan/grad) and make sure no one throws gum in my hair. i'm only worried about the last one, man that's sad.

ps. go green.