A Husky Legend

Tell Erika that we were cleaning out the freezer and found this old mug with a note in it that said 'Go Huskies'.

This message made me beam with pride.

Back story: YEARS ago, say 2005? I put "Go Huskies!" Post-It notes all over the Knutzen household. In the spice rack, freezer, pots and pans, you name it - I slapped a Post-It note there. This seemed only natural in a strict Cougar zone. Through the years, Greg and Kathi would let me know when a new note mysteriously emerged. Right when I thought they had all been discovered, I learned the "Go Huskies" Legend lives on. All is right in the world. All is right.

Husky win

It was a great game this weekend. One might call it a nail-biter, but in the end, the right team won. The Huskies, probably because they were led by this dreamboat. (Just kidding, Joe. Kind of.)

The night began with some tailgating, running into several people from college, then moved onto the big game. It went into the wee hours of the night, so I was exhausted by 4th quarter. Then came the overtime. Great. (Huskies, don't you know you're not supposed to do this to your fans? Just win in regulation time, thank you.) But it's all worth it when you look at the final score.

UW: 35 OSU: 34

Well done, Huskies. And Dubs, you're still adorable.

Some tailgating with Lizzie, Lydia, Erin and Maddie.

This lovely, Husky-colored truck next to us started booming, "Who let the dawgs out?" Then Maddie felt that the day wouldn't be complete without a picture inside. I agreed.

Game time with Straubs.

What time is it? Dubs time.

Dubs, the husky mascot, leads a good life. Look how much he's grown!

This commercial promoting Husky football is a little bittersweet. Bitter because it means summer is almost over, but sweet because the huskies are going to dominate this year. That's right, you heard me.

(I talk a big game. I actually only go to one football game a year, but it's kind of fun to have school pride, right?)

Still Proud

To be a Husky, even if we got our butts kicked last Saturday. It was not pretty. Not pretty at all. (I will admit I did like the throwback Duck Hunt imagery on the HuskyTron - they probably didn't expect this though.)

Overall, the experience was a lot of fun, involving:

• Tailgating starting at 10am, complete with mimosas.
• A fun visit from Miss Karen. She made the trek up from Corvalis again.
• As Lianna said, "watching a man ruin his life in front of everyone" - some drunk guy tried to hit a couple police and even spit on them. They didn't take to it kindly and the female cop gave him a wedgie as she pulled him away from the the bleachers. Then they threw him on the ground and pulled out the taser because he kept acting up. One too many mimosas for Mr. Drunky. (At that point, it was more entertaining then the game.)
• A post-game dinner at Varlamos where we were a table away from Governor Gregoire. It took everything in me to not bug her and request a picture. I like good ol' Chris.
• A post-dinner outing to the one and only, Earl's on the Ave. It was Hi-I'm-crazy-so-I'm-going-to-hit-on-you-even-if-you're-taken night. Seriously. Even Ry Ry was asked while sitting by Autumn, "So where do you see her in your future?" Really.I forgot how sketchy some of the ave bars are, but they still can be entertaining!

tailgating

husky stadium

I want one of these right about now

Delicious!

I guess I'll have to wait until Saturday night;

it will be much-needed after running 10 miles and celebrating the Husky victory.

I'm optimistic.

Go Dawgs, Go!

Cause all the traffic you want, just beat USC!

On another note, aren't these great?

They would go perfectly with these.

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Bow down to Washington

It's game day. I'm not going to the game, but I'm thinking good thoughts for the Huskies!

Last year I tailgated for the opening game vs. Oklahoma like this. It was awesome. Even if we had to tailgate with diehard Sooners, it was well worth it. Thanks, Cool Bob!

Let's also bow down to this guy. He's the man.

Jake Locker

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