The Game Everyone Needs To See

Sometimes it really pays to be a band nerd. Yesterday was one of those days. Last night was the night the Aggies from Utah State played the Nevada Wolfpack (ranked no. 10) and won. I had decided to go to the game, but was unsure how to get in, because I am not a student and would likely have to pay out my nose to get a ticket. Luckily I ran into a friend of mine in the parking lot who was in the pep band. He was leaving early for a rehearsal and asked me if I would sub for him, handed me his trumpet, and left. Now all I had to do was walk in. "Hey, I'm in the band." Magic words to whisk you into courtside seats at any homegame. Not only did I get free admission and great seats, I got to witness local basketball history live.

The game was amazing. Many will talk of how college hoops are better to watch simply because the heart the players put into their performance draws in the crowd and before you realize it everyone has emotion invested in the game. When the game's close and you're playin' "Hey Baby" and the crowd's singing along there is palpable energy. Growing energy that translates into vocal energy. That energy left my ears ringing for hours after the game. Everyone needs to experience that kind of setting; everyone needs to see their team slay Goliath.

I've posted some pictures. I apologize for the quality. I took them from my phone with my left hand while playing the fight song and "Scotsman" with my right. The first is the score at the end of the second half, one is the final score, and another the crowd rushing the floor after the win.