Blue and White game allows me football fix

Posted by samantha on Apr 19, 2014 in What I Think

For anyone who knows me my love of football is well understood.  After the Super Bowl the only fix I can get is reruns of games, the NFL draft and combine coverage, and one of my favorites, the local Spring game.

For about seven or eight years I’ve been present for the MTSU Blue and White game. Not only does this give us fans a look at what to expect for the upcoming season, but it is all in good fun.

April 18 marked this year’s MTSU Spring game. The day includes a yard sale so fans can purchase team memorabilia and university gear as well as the actual football game. [I borrowed a great photo from Coach Stockstill because mine were just not close enough to the action!]

Blue Raider players are split into opposing teams, either upper and lower classmen, defense versus offense, or even playground style with captains selecting their own teams. The winning team gets to eat shrimp and steak while the defeated teammates dine on burgers and hotdogs.

This year the teams were simply offense versus defense. We saw some great passes from the blossoming QBs and nice picks from our defense as well.

While it isn’t exactly the same atmosphere as conference play or trying to tackle a real scheduled opponent, it does give me a little break from my routine and allow me to cheer to my heart’s content. And for anyone who does know me, and my love of football, you know I tend to get a bit loud and demonstrative when cheering on my alma mater.