We all Love Green and Gold!

We had another "Big Game" for CSU.  For the first time ever, CSU Rams played the "hairy cows from Fargo" (per Kris)... The rest of us proudly call them the NDSU Bison!  I have always heard the NDSU fans travel quite well and they did not disappoint.  We had so many people visit that we couldn't even have them all stay at our house!  We had Melissa, Brady, Brooklyn , Brody, Brianna and her boyfriend, Ryan stay with us.  Melissa and Jason Ohlheiser were forced to find coverage in a hotel, but we were excited they were able to join us when they could.

As CSU won their first game against CU and the NDSU FSC National Champs also won their first game of the season... we knew it would be close.  This was the first year our two teams have ever played each other as NDSU just moved Divisions and we couldn't be happier for the friendly rivalry. In Amy's eyes...she of course wanted CSU to win, but either team was a win for her as she has been following the Bison since before her daddy went tailgating as a Blues Brother when she was a little girl.

There was a lot of trash talk in our home for a couple of days.  Especially, since Brianna brought her boyfriend, Ryan, who was the kicker for NDSU last year when they won their National Championship.  By game day ~ we were All Ready!

The Early Tailgate Ram Fans
(Brooklyn was told she can cheer for BOTH Teams)

Our Out of Town Guests
(Kris was unaware this was a NDSU fan Pic)

We set up our spot and started to have fun.  To make the Bison fans feel at home - we decided to have "Taco in a Bag" and it was Amazing!

Melissa and Brody enjoying "Taco in a Bag"...

...along with the Cannode boys...

...and the Tiley's. Must have been a hit?

Then was some time for some corn hole

Throw it like this Brody

Karsten and Brody enjoying "Corn hole"

Kris getting beat by Tiley in the first "corn hole" game of the year

Jim trying to distract the competition

Here is how you play Daddy

And some good old fashioned tailgating (jumpy castles included)

Cassie hangin out with Karsten and Brooklyn

Brooklyn at the end of the obstacle course

Ready or not here I come...

...followed by Brooklyn.

Hook 'em Horns?? I thought they were Bison?

Then time for the game ~ it was an exciting game (for the first half) and then the fate was sealed.  We were excited to watch a great team play; however... this time... CSU was not the great team we speak of.  NDSU did well and their fans continued to be fun throughout the game.

Both teams' fans still enjoying the game

Did we mention Ryan won the National Championship last year?
* Check out that BLING! *

Melissa and Amy enjoying a beer together

Carey, Jim and Amy trying to find something better than the game

Karsten says "GO RAMS!"