The home opener. It was hot. Hotter, maybe, than it has been throughout the mildest summer anyone could remember. The thermometer said one thing and the humidity said another number, but no one believed either of them. It was hot.
I might have sweated more sitting in the shade while tailgating than I did while we were running this morning. It was a very, very warm day.
So on to the pictures. This is Kim, who puts on the best tailgate around:
And the best tailgater at the best tailgate:
Nova had the pregame flight. Looks like he’s going through the goalposts in the south end zone:
But you’re here for the fan shots. Here they are:
Auburn shirt? Check. Washington State cap? Check? This guy was confused:
This lady looks like someone I knew in school. Right down to the haircut. But not the hair color. Also, I know it isn’t her, but it was still startling.
The game itself? All you need to know in one picture. Wazzu’s quarterback wasn’t very good. Auburn’s freshman defensive lineman Montravius Adams is a beast. They couldn’t stop him, and once he got on the field you couldn’t help but watch him go. That’s what a five-star player looks like, apparently.
Auburn won 31-24, in a game that shouldn’t have been nearly that close.
