One thing Golden Gopher's do best is game day! Tailgating with friends, waking up at insane hours, and cheering in the student section is just a few reasons why game days are the best days. Here are some thoughts every gopher has had while navigating through game day!
1. Wait... who are we playing?
Let's be honest here, a lot of people use gameday as an excuse to party. Half the time, most people don't even know who we are playing until you get to the actual game.
2. Honestly, I do not know the words to this cheer.
How is everyone supposed to remember all of the words to every cheer? Didn't we learn them freshman year during pride and spirit? But once we get a touchdown, you know I can recite the whole Minnesota rouser!
3. Where should we go to eat after the game?
Going out to eat after the game is a given, and good thing the stadium is right by all the best restaurants in town. Chipotle, Canes, Noodles, Toppers, you name it. Just be prepared to wait in a long line for food since it is always busy!
4. How long did it take to blow up those bouncy castles?
At least one fraternity has a bouncy castle, right? It wouldn't be game day without it! But seriously, how early this morning did they have to start setting those things up?
5. How many people are on that frat lawn for real?
Driving down frat row is interesting on game day. So many students out on the front lawns. How many people can they fit out there anyway?
6. Goldy is for sure the best part about this game.
Goldy is hands down the best part of game day. He is always messing with the cheerleaders and running around on the field. They must have to switch out Goldys like every quarter right?
7. Why are the games 4 hours long?
Game days are fun and all, but how come the games are so long? Standing in the student section for sometimes up to 4 hours can be really tiring. Especially when the games begin so early.
8. What kind of free stuff can I get at the game today?
If you are headed to the student section, there is a good chance you will get some sort of free item when entering the stadium. A hat, a flag, a towel? Who knows this time!
9. When can I take a nap?
Game days are exhausting days. They are fun and all, but when can I go to sleep?
11. How am I going to get this glitter off?
The glitter is fun and all but sounds like a pain to remove later on. You will for sure be finding glitter all over your house for a solid week or two. By then, another game day will be here!
10. I love going to school here.
Game days make you realize just how much you love this school and everyone you're surrounded by! Gameday, best day!
