Big game - it's kind of a big deal (Part 3)

For many of us, however, Big Game was just an opportunity to party like it was 1999 (or whatever the new equivalent is). We had a huge party on the Friday night at one of the second year's houses (complete with a borrowed stage!) and then the usual tail gate festivities (that's where we have BBQs etc before the game begins ... lots of fun).

Stanford was ABSOLUTELY BUZZING. With a capacity of 70,000 in the stadium, most of the campus were filled with both Stanford and Cal supporters having BBQs and fun. Here's the Cal band giving a small performance at just one of the Cal BBQs ...



It was then time to settle in to watch this much-anticpated game. And if you thought the Cal band was good when it was small, their full band - well over 200 members - is extraordinary - with exquisite formations (see below for arrow formation, not to mention their ability to spell 'CAL' in capital letters then morph to cursive, all whilst playing!) ...





Unfortunately for us, so were their players. We lost 27-3, one of the biggest losses in history. At least Angie was there to share in the fun/shame/hot dogs!



blessings
john