I may be skinned alive

As the first UNL football game took place last night, most of the town found their place either at home, a bar, or the stadium to ogle over the game. Unfortunately, I was unable to get any tickets to take part in the brain washing, cult like, taking over the state, events. Okay, that was harsh, but true. Today, I was at target and I couldn't tell the Target employees (wearing red shirts) from the shoppers. Everyone was talking about the game; where their tailgating section was, where their seats were at, what they were going to wear, eat, etc. You get the point. It was a bit ridiculous but I will have to get used to this lifestyle.

Aside from not going to the game, I was unable to watch it from my apartment because it was only televised on Paper-view. So, I did the next best thing. I cooked some hot wings, popped the cap of a Bud-light Lime, put on my MIZZOU t-shirt and watched the MU game.

(Disclaimer: So, I took a picture of myself for the effect of my blog, ONLY. I do not sit around snapping photos of myself)

Yes, I know wearing a MIZZOU shirt in public in Lincoln is an automatic death sentence, however, I wasn't planning on going anywhere and my roommate (an avid huskers fan) was at the game. So as long as I replaced my shirt before she came back, I would not be shunned.

Well, I forgot.

After being harassed by a die hard huskers fan, I said, "what do you expect? I am from Missouri." Apparently, that is not a good excuse and she said, "Well, as long as you never wear that stuff in public and NEVER wear and Colorado attire, you might survive. I am loyal to one team only." (obviously UNL) So I supposed I should save my CU Buffs shorts, sweatshirt, and hat for a day when she is out of town or I am in St. Joe. I didn't feel it was appropriate to tell her I like the Buffs so that will be our little secret.

Now, don't get me wrong. I definitely support the Huskers, they are my team now...well, I am paying a lot of money to attend this school for 4 years of grad school so I might as well enjoy a community, excuse me, a STATE event. But, as most of you know, I am not die hard anything unless starburst jellybeans, my bed, or One Tree Hill are mentioned. Speaking of that, I wish I could be laying in my bed, watching One Tree Hill, while enjoying a bag of starburst jellybeans.

Anyway...

My point is, I support my home state team, MU and my school team, UNL. BUT I will have to put on my best poker face so no one sees that I am cheating on them and not fully committed to one or the other. (No, this does not suggest anything about my relationships; strictly my relationships with sports.) So wish me luck because if I am not good at hiding my allegiance with MU or wear the wrong team name in public, I could be harmed.