I started my freshman year and was immediately immersed into everything BYU. I had a great next door neighbor in the dorms, Jamie, that introduced me to the love of BYU football. Her father had played BYU ball as well as her grandfather, and if Jamie could have played, she would. We bought student price season tickets, wore completely blue clothes and cheered till our voices were gone. At first, I wasn't sure what exactly we were cheering for. If a guy in those little, tight pants made to our end of the field with the football in hand, I knew that that was good. Other than that, I was pretty clueless. Through her tutoring, and maybe another boy or two along the way, I was being taught the ways of the game.
When Spencer & I met, it was at the beginning of the school year and football season. I found out that he was a die-hard BYU fan as well. I impressed him with what little knowledge I had accumulated, but I had much to learn. Teach me, you big hunk! And so he did. Now I find myself drawn even to the off-season. I am waiting, with baited breath, for the Cougar football schedule to be released. So far, they only have 4 games announced on the schedule. They said the complete schedule will come out in a couple weeks. A couple weeks? Aww, but I want it NOW! But you know what's even more exciting? September 19th, BYU vs Florida, playing at home and I will be there! Tickets aren't on sale yet, but Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT is where I will be on that Saturday in September.
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Hey! Utah State is a good school ans SUU is a REALLY great school! What do you mean nothing else there! Shame! ;) I never could get into American football.
Too bad you won't be in Preston or Pocatello. They would fulfill the alliteration quota! How about "the no longer living in putrescence Penrods". Okay, maybe not! Ooh! The Patriotic Penrods. Okay, I'll get off the alliteration kick and let someone else pick your shiny, new title!
That is the greatest picture ever!!! You know I l ove it! I remember when you moved in, and you weren't sure about the BYU rival...I thought I was going to die!! I knew we had to teach you right away!
Did I ever tell you that my brother is a part of the team and will be playing after his mission next year? So watch out for another Probert, and he may just get permission to wear his grandpas' jersey, wouldn't that be cool?
I am so glad you have learned about the great sport football ( yes I would play if allowed). It was pretty funny in the beginning, I had to tell you when to chear. Gotta love it!
From Andrew Heiss's mom: I'm glad you love BYU football, too. We were "forced" to go to all of the games when Andrew was a freshman and a member of the BYU Cougar Marching Band. Now his sister, Emily, is in the band so, of course, we have to go! And September 19 just happens to be Andrew's birthday--we can celebrate by being at the game (even if Andrew won't be there)! By the way, when you get back to the states, stop by and visit us any time; I love stories of Egypt and Andrew, Nancy and Rachel.
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