MU HOMECOMING

UNBELIEVABLE!!  The 99th homecoming at MU this weekend and it was one we will never forget.  It was all in all the BEST homecoming ever.

It started Friday mid morning when the builder suggested I go check out the ESPN Game Day set while he ran up to work.  They were predicting rain Sat am so I could get pics and see it all while the sun was shining.  I decided to take Oh bother in his MU jersey and we headed to the Colunmns.  It was an awesome atmosphere and we met Shelby breifly for a few pics before she had to run.  Oh bother was a hit!!  There were tons of pictures of him and randoms.  He was loving the attention.  I did not know but when I arrived they were filming the cut ins for Friday day and Friday night.  The whole crew was on the stage.  We walked around and soaked in all the black and gold.  Then the crew came off the set and was heading into the J school.  I did a little dash that way with Oh Bother.  First was Kirk, Oh Bother was spooked a little by the crowd so it was a photo of just me and him!!  Last out was Lee, he was running late so not many pics but I asked if I could get him and the pup.  Lee was all about and said that Oh Bother was a TV dog...haha!!  It was so exciting to see them!!  Then we were approached by a producer who asked that I bring Oh Bother Sat. am so he could be on TV...haha!!!  Great start to homecoming weekend!!

The festivites continued on Friday.  My mom was coming in for a Mom's weekend before S moves to Dallas for good in December.  It was a great fall night and we headed to campus for house decks and campus decorations.  The theme was broad games, LIFE, MOUSE TRAP, MONOPOLY to name a few.  It was a great time.  The pep ralley was full of energy with the ESPN U crew there as well.  It was a great night in Greek time.  We then headed to Addisons for a late dinner. 

The fun just continued and started early on Saturday am.  We headed over to GAME DAY on the colunms around 10am.  The rain that was predicted was not happening...yes we felt this was a sign!  It was suppose to really rain and we actually had some sun.  After game day and Lee put on the horse hat...boo!!  We headed to line up for the parade.  The fun just continued!  The parade kicked off at noon.  The crowd for the parade was unbelievable.  The AFA dance girls did a great job!  The sun was shining and the dancers were decked in black and gold.

A little break to regroup and change then off to the tailgate.  We had parked the car at 9am on Friday so we were the 4th car!!  The spot was perfect right up by the practice facility.  It was so great to see old friends and enjoy the day.  A few little sprinkles but no major rain...again a sign.

We then headed into the game, Number 1 OU vs. Number 11 MU.  It was CRAZY! A sea of gold.  The MIZ ZOU chants started right away and never stopped.  The game started off with a kick off run back for a touch down!!!  GO TIGERS!  It was an intense game and the crowd was in it the whole time.  We stood the entire game.  Mom and I had so much fun cheering on the TIGERS.  The rain stayed away most of the time but we did have to pull out the MIZZOU ponchos (Thanks MJ) once and the pics are hilarious. Lots of cheering and MU wins 36 to OU 28.  The crowd rushed the field....it was all gold!!  They got the goal post and headed out of the stadium with it.  Our sign was true....it was meant to be a TIGER WIN!!!

I now need another weekened to recover.  Lets see what BCS ranking the Tigers get tonight.  7-0 Baby!!  Go TIGERS!!  MIZZOU RAH!