I have grown up in close traditional family that has celebrated Central Michigan football since I have been born. My grandpa went to CMU way back in 1960's, then my mother continued the tradition in going to college at Central in 1990's. My grandparents have spent 47 years, cheering on the football team through all types of weather and coaches. They have gone to so bowl games that Central has participated in and frequently like to email the AD (quite an inside joke within my family about my grandparents doing so). Their traditions have carried over into my sister and my lives as I hope to one day share those traditions with my children.
We begin any football game day by eating at a small diner in Mt. Pleasant called the Pixie, it is a very old school restaurant that has thousands of names on the wall representing everyone who has ate the most chili dogs in one sitting. There is a boom box that plays 80's music and the whole inside of the diner is decorated with 80's items. After the diner, we headed to Kelly/Shorts Stadium before game time to look at a huge jersey sale that the athletic department held on selling old jerseys and practice jerseys. My sister and I bought two basketball jerseys in maroon and gold, I was so surprised that the football jersey were fifty dollars. We suited up in our warm clothing of hat and mittens and walked into the stadium. It was a giggle as my grandpa tried to get into the stadium with a ticket from 2015. Obviously it's a sign that my grandparents are dedicated football fans. Central was taking on Eastern Michigan University at 8 pm.
The football game was a little scary, as within the first thirty seconds as Eastern scored a touchdown off of a fumble. With this being the first football game that I have seen, I was nervous that Eastern would dominate the game. Our offense was slow to start within the first quarter but finally got the wheels turning as touchdowns on the defensive side happened. More and more touchdowns happened through the game then we ended on winning the game 42-30.
Yes, that is a selfie of the whole family who went to the game as it was my mom's idea of taking the photo. It was so great to be on Central's campus once again this year, I am hoping to be on campus soon again. These traditions are so important and have been apart of my life for years. The first picture is one of my favorites, as my Grandpa was a part of the band when he went to CMU. The band would have old alumni band members come celebrate on Homecoming day as reminisce old memories by marching together once more.
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