This past weekend we visited my brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Columbia to go to the Florida-South Carolina game!
Megan and Justin are still relatively new to South Carolina, but they already have new friends who were kind enough to let some Gator fans tag along and tailgate.
This was one serious set up! Complete with a dish and a TV to catch up on the other games of the day.
There was a ton of food, but my favorite was this cake made from scratch. Megan made it from Justin’s grandmother’s recipe for Justin’s birthday. The icing had coffee in it... yum.
Happy Birthday Justin!
We tailgated for a few hours in the late afternoon. The game was at night and it was a beautiful evening. The temperature was very mild for a fall game. We saw a stunning full moon as we waited for the for the 7:00 start time. I was a little worried about being too tired for the game since I go to bed at 7 during the week, but the excitement carried me through.
Just before kickoff we walked into the stands. Justin found us awesome seats. The South Carolina fans gave us a little bit of a hard time, but nothing too unexpected.
Go Gators!
I love college football and SEC football, so it was cool to see the the South Carolina fans and stadium.
We bought the tickets before the football season even started and before we had any idea of what a bad year Florida would have… but we were hopeful The Gators would be able to pull it together.
Will Muschamp looked as intense as he does on TV.
For most of the game it looked like Florida could actually pull off a win. Somehow, even though we weren’t playing very well, we kept the lead for most of the game.
During the second half South Carolina gained momentum…
…. and eventually took the lead.
After a turnover by the Gators in the last few minutes, South Carolina won the game.
Even though we lost, I really enjoyed spending time with my family and seeing the Gators play football for the first time in years. I just hope Muschamp can quickly pull our team together and figure out an offensive and a kicking strategy that works before the last two games of the year. I’m quickly losing faith in our coach!
Now my hubby really wants to go to a Florida game back in Gainesville so I can show him my old stomping grounds!… or should I stay chomping grounds… 
Your turn!
Have you seen your college or high school team play football since you left school?
What college football team do you pull for?
Dan Steadman says
I haven't seen either since I graduated (my HS is in Atlanta) and Gardner-Webb games are hard to attend with our schedules...though I have seen the Cross Country team (was on the GWU CC team for four years, so it was my team) run at a couple of meets...I am a huge University of Georgia fan (sorry Julie, I'm sure you'll now unfriend/unfollow me after that)...you're losing faith in Muschamp? I've had no faith in Aaron Murray all season and you all got to see my heart break Saturday (tipped Hail Mary)
JulieWunder says
aw! That's ok! We can still be friends, just not on Halloween weekend in the fall. Rough year for a lot of SEC schools.
Bethany says
I love the ladies face in the stands in the last picture you took! My uncle played for SC back in the day, so they are HUGE SC fans. We always talk about "our Carolinas", even though the beautiful Tarheel blue is really the only one to talk about! ;)I just love College Football!
JulieWunder says
haha... It can get confusing with everyone calling their school "Carolina!" I love college football too 🙂
Bill Meadows says
This is why college football is the best sport to be a fan of
Plus to ALL you gamecock fans the REAL Carolina is in Chapel Hill North Carolina
Rick says
I am an avid Gator fan and although disappointed with this season, I still love em! Looks like you had a great time.
JulieWunder says
We did! Thanks!
Adam Lemerise says
Julie, I have gone to a lot of Tuscola High School games since I graduated in 2000 including the annual game with Pisgah High School and oh yeah btw, GO FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JulieWunder says
aw man.... you had to get that in 🙂
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Looks like so much fun!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sommer!