Saturday, September 16, 2006

My First Buckeye Game!

From My First OSU Football Game


::Lee pretending to be an announcer in his most announcer-like voice::

Ladies and Gentleman it's a beautiful day here in the Columbus area where we are about to embark on our first sojourn journey into Buckeye country. That's right folks, we're going where WorldLee has never gone before, into Buckeye Stadium at the Ohio State University campus and watch his very first football game along with other members of the GLBT Alumni Association.

It's a proud moment for Lee, gays and football fans everywhere since it's about time that the GLBT community is visible not only at a major university college football game, but that they can do so in great seats and without fear of being assaulted. How many years ago was it that when I, a high school football player, had to go so deep into the closet when I played sports that it was laughable to those who knew me. Not very long at all.

::Back to regular voice::


It was wonderful to see people like Ryan (who I played softball with this summer) and Mark, both of whom made me feel welcome at my first game, and even more wonderful to see the shining Buckeyes win a victory 37-7 over the Cincinnati Bobcats. Despite the fact that it took me 30 minutes (and two touchdowns) to get money out of the ATM, and that my ticket to the tailgate party was pilfered out of my back pocket (someone must've thought it was a ticket to the game) , and a horrible sunburn, I still had a wonderful time cheering and learning the songs of my alma mater. There is something to be said about being a Buckeye...

Pictures, are of course, in my gallery from today's game. And I think next year I will be buying season tickets! I should make note the the GLBT organization that helped give me a scholarship to go to school has been instrumental in giving me some much needed school spirit... even if the students in the organization can sometimes be annoying beyond belief.

::Announcer voice, one last time::

This is Lee webcasting to you on a slight delay, from his apartment with a view of the stadium, signing off...

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