Everyone knows that Husker Football is a big deal here in Nebraska. I'm obviously a Husker fan but there are a couple of reasons that I didn't buy tickets this year and I'm going to lay them out for you. I bought tickets last year and maybe went to three games, where I always ended up leaving before half time. I don't really understand any sport, especially football. So I never really understood what was going on during the game.
In the student section we spend the entire time standing, so I always get tired and want to leave early. For most of the games, the weather is relatively hot so I am always sweaty and gross. Standing for so long makes my feet hurt and after about 45 minutes of standing confused at what is happening at the game it is time for me to just call it a day and go home.
The tickets are really expensive. I am a broke college student like most students out there and I like to spend my money on things I enjoy, like clothes and makeup. So if I really want to see the game I can just watch it on a TV somewhere.
That being said, I still absolutely love gameday! Nebraska game day is one of the coolest events I have gotten to experience so far in my life. The atmosphere is completely different on gameday than any other day on campus. People come from all over to support the Huskers and celebrate the game at Memorial Stadium.
You are surrounded by a sea of red that is buzzing with excitement for the game. Throughout the day you walk by people who will yell out "GOOO BIIIG REEED" to which you always respond "GO! BIG! RED!"
The culture of a Nebraska gameday is so magical and would not be complete without the tailgates. Tailgating is tons of fun! Like I said before, so many people come from all over the place to support the Huskers and many of them like to set up tailgates where they have different food and beverages set up for them as well as the occasional tv or radio so that they can stay up to date with the game. There are so many students who come together to celebrate game day, Pinnacle Bank Arena even has a tailgate for the Greek community where they hand out free food and have vendors there.
