Beechwoodfan Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 For home games we have an open house pre-game warm up. Everybody is welcome (even opponents) but you have to bring something.....always real good stuff. We live close so we walk down to the game. Afterwards we have a victory/consolation party, grill out sausages and finish off what we didnt eat/drink pre-game. We have been doing this for several years and have seen kids grow up, graduate and come back. Sadly, this will be our last year as my youngest boy graduates......except perhaps the big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 When my son played, my whole week was consumed by “the game”. Almost to the point of that it teetered on the fringe of obsession. It was, nonetheless, an opportunity to get to watch a young man grow up. So…no regrets and I wouldn’t change a thing about those times. The week was spent talking about game strategies, film of the next opponent…much of the time about the mental aspects of the wonderful sport of football and how to play the game. Each day of the week had a separate and unique purpose, film study, practice/offense, practice/defense, vice versa, ever changing. Wednesday evening, in particular was spent with much activity in our kitchen with my wife being a very active Momcat. This was a group of moms of players who worked long hours to plan, prepare and deliver the team meal every single Thursday evening. GAME FRIDAY! Quirky superstitious rituals, noticing the clock at work (something I never do), planning secondary routes home in the event a main passageway was blocked by a wreck, never deviating from the route to the stadium…silly things like that. Games were crystal clear because you watched every move and remembered nearly every play…at least from your own vantage point. Now, it’s a bit different. A lot different but by no means less enjoyable. In some ways, its much more fun to only worry about planning for a “victory” steak after the game, or pizza carryout at home if the outcome did not match your wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extackler Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Couldn't tell you. Usually take a few Malox around noon, just kinda run around all day doing I don't know what , and then about 4 o'clock start thinking about needing to get to the stadium.:creepy: C'mon Henry tell everyone about your Thursday night pre-game festivities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry521 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 C'mon Henry tell everyone about your Thursday night pre-game festivities! That's why I take the Malox around noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeb stuart Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Which game ? On Monday I go to my sophmores sons JV game. On Thursday I have my other sons freshman game. On Friday, well you know.. On Saturday my youngest has flag football. I go to church on Sundays and then rest up for Monday again. Would not trade it for nothing!:thumb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 The parents get together before every game and tailgate. Good times and good eats before heading in for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Schue Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Sleep in as late as possible, because I know I'll be up late after the game. Stop in the office for a bit to check e-mail and such. Come home and eat a late lunch and try to get in a game frame of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEERFAN Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Sleep in as late as possible, because I know I'll be up late after the game. Stop in the office for a bit to check e-mail and such. Come home and eat a late lunch and try to get in a game frame of mind. I pictured you sitting next to Uncle Rio, listening to some Back in Black, Thunderstruck and Enter Sandman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweatherfan Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Tailgaiting starts at 5:00. We always grill something. I highly recommend the Freedom Grill. Slides right in the hitch reciever on the truck, great grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Schue Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I pictured you sitting next to Uncle Rio, listening to some Back in Black, Thunderstruck and Enter Sandman. :lol::lol::lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papagrit Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) We take the boy (depends on which one because I have a 7th grader who plays 7th and 8th and a freshman who plays varsity and JV) two Arby's Roast Beef sandwiches because they set on the stomach well. Then we (my wife or I) try to stake out a spot (we have a special spot at home games) to watch the game where he (either of them) will know where to look for us. We usually have snacks and drinks with us in a cooler where we sit. Edited October 7, 2008 by papagrit messed up a word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzlyAdams Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Drive all the way back from college to hopefully get to the game on time :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarkcatholicfan Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 If I have a preview that has the teams in it I will read up on the teams again just to get a better fill for what might happen. I go to a page and check out the records and then I head to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATQB Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Eat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyFans11 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Pray Go to ATM Can't eat- stomach gets way to nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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