We can start with the fact that we routed Stanford, which certainly counts as a surprise. But first, getting to the game - a parrot. I took a somewhat circuitous route, for various reasons, which included a ride on the Expo line. I can only assumed that this bird screeches FIGHT ON at apposite moments.
Then I was so super-happy-surprised to see my friend and colleague Rebecca Lemon appear on the big screen (the big new shiny renovated Coliseum screen) as the Faculty Profile for this game that I didn't think to raise a lens at the time - just shrieked applause - but here she is afterwards - plus Marc - celebrating against the background of the new extraordinarily comfortable seats in the President's Suite. Did I mention that they were new? So much better and less formal than the old days of horrible pre-game receptions in Town and Gown (I get invited to partake in this luxury once a year - so happy I picked Stanford this time ...).
And Surprise 3 was that I hadn't known that USC has, for the first time, a woman drum major - so she gets to plunge the sword into the hallowed turf at the start of the game. This seems highly suitable for the general take-over by women at USC. No pic of her doing this - instead, the Flame, lit at the start of the 4th, with the Goodyear Blimp above it.
We greatly approve of USC's win over Stanford (who? is this a new school...?) and the colossal celebration of our dear Rebecca and Marc!
ReplyDeleteIt was a true evening to remember and to celebrate!!
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