I can't throw a baseball in a straight line, I learned what an interception was just last fall and I still don't know what "off sides" means in soccer. But a few weeks ago, I went to my school's first home football game of the season and though I had no idea what was happening on the field most of the time, I still had a lot of fun. If you're anything like me, you've probably had these thoughts at a game too:

1. Cool, free shirts!

There are free shirts at like every sporting event. To be honest, it's one of the few reasons I actually go to games now.

2. Wow this stadium is huge

It was very overwhelming stepping out and seeing the huge field, millions of seats, and people rushing all around.

3. It is super packed, do all these people even go here?

I always seem to forget just how large my school is, and it’s impressive how we are able to squeeze all these students in one section.

4. But we got close seats...

We were pretty close to the field which seemed cool but...

5. ...I think? What even is a "good seat"

All I could see was the end-zone (I learned what it was called later). Good thing I didn't actually want to watch the game. Looking around, I couldn't tell where the best spot was, it seemed like you were going to miss something no matter where you sat.

6. I had no idea this much red existed

Or how many ways you could wear the Maryland flag. There is never a lack of spirit wear for big schools.

7. Why are there 3 different groups of cheerleaders?

There's a poms team, a cheer squad, a color guard, our school mascot doing pushups, you name it. There's always something to watch besides the game.

8. The marching band sounds amazing

Finally, my people have arrived! The marching band was definitely my favorite part of the game.

9. Ok now we're standing on the bleachers

And we don't sit until halftime, which is very exhausting.

10. Wait it started?

All of the sudden I saw a football fly through the air and people running on the field. I was expecting something a little more dramatic to kick it off.

11. Which way is our team supposed to go?

It is impossible to tell. I kept asking people around me, and I'm sure they got very annoyed with me.

12. Why is everyone jiggling their keys?

This is a distraction tactic apparently, though I would've thought something louder would work better.

13. Everyone's cheering... What happened? Oh, touchdown, got it

Cue the fireworks, fight song, Testudo pushups, and a whole lot of cheering.

14. Where did the entire student section go after halftime?

The tailgate beer usually wears off by the time the marching band goes on the field, thus concluding the football game more most students.

15. I still have no idea what's going on on the field, but this is still kinda fun

There's a ton to do from socializing to watching different performing groups to eating funnel cakes. I was never bored during the game.

16. My school has the best spirit

From our student section to our state flag to our school's traditions, our school is definitely the best!