Fall begins today. Another Summer has passed. Did you make the most of it?
Grandsons Dominic and Tommy attended the UW Badger game Saturday against Wofford University. It was more like a scrimmage. I couldn't help wondering what it was like for a young kid to go to a Badger game.
For Dominic it was filled with dreams and role models. He is playing youth football and has insisted playing "center" on offense. So during the game Dominic was watching the UW center block and hike the ball. He and his Dad took note of the different plays as they developed. In addition, Dominic plays a musical instrument so the early game band "run on" and half time performance is interesting.
And then there isTommy! He is with his big brudder. There is a lot going on but Tommy doesn't play football yet so his technical interest level is not very high. He is more into watching Bucky Badger do pushups after a touchdown. Boredom sets in quickly but a few "high fives" after a touchdown keeps things moving. By the 4th quarter, Tommy is getting "squirrelly".
Last Saturday 4 fighter jets flew over the stadium after the National Anthem. That is always cool. Both kids got new UW Bucky Badger hats to shield the sun. Between the hot dogs, bright colored drinks and nachos with cheese topped with jalopena peppers, no one went hungry.
With the Badger game no longer in doubt, we slipped out of the stadium with a few minutes remaining and were home at an early hour.
Souvenirs and food are good but it is the anticipation of a game at Camp Randall that captures the imagination. So another Badger experience has come and gone. Next year the meaning of the game will change for both Dominic and Tommy. Can anything be done to lengthen Tommy's attention span?
This Saturday begins the formal Big Ten season signalling 4 remaining home games. Then the season is over. Jeepers.
Love,
Dad