On October 31, 2015 I experienced my first ever Arkansas Razorback football game with my fiance Christa. The events that led up to this experience were quite interesting.
We began our journey on October 30th from Camden. Yes my fiance does the driving. She says that my driving scares the heck out of her. No joke. But what is funny is that for weeks she had been telling me that I was going with her to Rogers, Arkansas for a class for her job and she didn't want to drive by herself. Well I believed her of course. But then things got interesting.
After stopping in Arkadelphia for gas I got back in the car and noticed an envelope in my seat. I opened it up and noticed two Razorback tickets and hotel reservations for Christa and I. The card wrote "Merry Christmas Dillon. Love your future Mother in law Jill." This was my reaction when I opened the envelope and Christa caught it all on video.
We finally arrived in Fayettville at around 4:30pm and decided to get a late lunch/early supper at the Boars Nest restaurant in town. Quite impressed with their BBQ food their.
Later that same night we decided to go down to Dixon Street on the University of Arkansas campus and watch the annual homecoming parade. Yes it was cold and raining.
After a good nights rest we woke up the next morning ready to go cheer on our Razorbacks. WPS!!!
As we arrived at the stadium and stood in line for the traditional Hog walk we noticed Coach Bret Bielema heading our way on our side. I had my hand out hoping he would shake my hand but at the last second he switched over to the far side. I yelled out "Come on now Coach" all he said back was "Woo Pig"
We finally made our way into the stadium and a put my eyes on this massive stadium in person for the very first time.
We then made our way down to our seats which were really great seats I must add. First row right behind the field goal. Great view of the action that afternoon.
Arkansas would win the game 63-28 against UT Martin and as we made our exit I noticed that the players gathered at midfield for a post game prayer. A great way to end a great experience. WPS!!
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