I have to say, one of the neatest things about this town (and there are plenty of things I like!) is the level of school spirit. I've never lived anyplace like this before. Sure there was school spirit, but it was usually mixed with a healthy dose of embarrassment as if everybody thought it was kind of un-cool to be that enthusiastic about anything.
This town doesn't seem to have that problem. We went to the grocery store and it was filled with Spartan t-shirts. Teenagers in Spartan t-shirts. College students. Families even. "Is it game day?" I whispered to Paul, fairly certain that we were still a week off. No, it wasn't. People were just getting back into the spirit of things.
And Sadie?
She's a fan:
Its the same here in Idaho. The BSU Broncos are huge here and no one is afraid to show the team spirit. I figure its because there aren't really any professional teams to root for in this state.
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ReplyDeleteWe went to a couple of Indiana Univ. games when daughter #1 and (now) SIL were there for undergrad. Despite the fact that IU is a perennial bottom-dweller in the conference, folks were enthusiastic and had a great time on game days; very nice Midwestern vibe. I far prefer it to the SEC insanity down here.
Marie