The annual Orange & White game took place on Saturday, and we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to introduce E to the 8th Wonder of the World: Neyland Stadium. OK, so maybe it isn't the 8th Wonder of the World, but at the very least it is the Mecca for the Vol Nation. I digress...
Anyway, we pulled out the little orange and white football jumper that Mommy has been waiting for him to grow into, and took our littlest Vol fan to campus to experience a sampling of what game day is like in Knoxville. We found a great free parking spot near the baseball stadium, and with E snugly secured in a rucksack carry in our new orange wrap, we headed across campus toward the stadium. We stopped off at Tennessee Traditions in Stokely Athletic Center to purchase E a souvenir to commemorate this important milestone. We were excited to learn it was half off day in the store, and E scored an awesome Tennessee ball cap, a t-shirt, and an arm band for only $13! While in Stokely, we visited Uncle G's wrestling photo that hangs there as part of the Vol All Americans display.
The we paused for some pics with the orange and white tulips in Circle Park.
Then we went to the stadium to enjoy some football. E loved it. He enjoyed watching the players, listening to the band, and clapping along with all of the other fans.
Papaw, Papa S, Aunt C, and Grammy also joined us for the game. Aunt C helped E eat his hot dog. He enjoyed spending time with all of them.
At half time, we got a special treat. Several Vol legends returned for an alumni flag football game. It was so nice to see Peerless Price, Al Wilson, and several other Vol greats take the field again.
It was a great introduction to Neyland Stadium and the University in general. It may have been his first trip to this great place in person (he attended several games while still in the womb), but it certainly won't be his last!
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