Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

It seems a little sad to be posting about this today. Given that Coach Gary Andersen - Jeff's man crush - has resigned to coach at Wisconsin. Pfff. What do the Badgers have over the Aggies? 

Sigh. The shock, heartbreak, anger, and unease about the future of Aggie football have dominated our household this week. Especially given Coach A's undying loyalty to USU just days ago.

But that's for another post. And as Jeff pointed out, with the appointment of Matt Wells (Offensive Coordinator under Coach A), life has been restored. 

After an unbelievable season with 10 wins, there was no way Jeff was missing the Aggies' bowl game. Even if it meant freezing our "A"s off in Boise, Idaho. 

And by freezing, I mean fah-reez-ing!!! My feet hurt so bad after the game I thought I'd have frostbite on my toes. Thank goodness we're moving to the Mountain West Conference next season because their bowl games are places that are warm in December... like Vegas and San Diego. Oh please let us go to San Diego!!!

We went with some friends that we haven't hung out with in years. I must admit, I was a tad hesitant about going with another couple... it's just not what we normally do. But it was a blast! We didn't have to drive, we yapped on and on and on for four hours there and four hours back almost non-stop (it's obvious we don't get out much with other adults), and we didn't have to decide where to go for dinner. 

We went to the pre-game potato lunch, bulking up on our carbs and Aggie excitement. Yum. Wish I would have had that warm potato about half-time when I couldn't feel my fingers or nose anymore. 

Pre-victory picture. Jeff was dying that I wanted a picture... he was ready for the game to FINALLY get started. He's like a kid on Christmas morning!

Here comes the Aggies to the cheers of thousands and thousands of our closest Aggie friends. It was awesome. Everywhere we went - PF Changs for dinner, gas stations along the way, and the breakfast buffet at the hotel - we were surrounded by Aggie fans decked out in USU apparel.

 

To be blunt honest, the game sucked. I was almost ready to throw in the towel and go sit in the bathroom where it was actually warm until the game was over. But I persisted through the cold, hoping they'd finally start to get some touchdowns. And then the 4th quarter happened. Finally, the Aggies we'd watched all season started to play. Boom! 41-15 victory over the Toledo Rockets. 

 

Post game victory picture. Jeff was more excited about this picture than the pre-victory one. Me? I was too cold to smile. 

Alesha and Kof-dog. Love this picture of Alesha all bundled up. You would have thought she'd had stayed warm with all those layers.

I followed Jeff down to the "smurf turf" after the game and basically followed him around as he soaked in the victory. I found it hilarious that the trophy was filled with Idaho potatoes.

"I don't like you guys, I love ya!" (Please don't leave Coach) And out of the way, burly, bearded man with a security vest.

Chuckie!!!!

I don't know who this guy is but Jeff was excited to see him. 

Thanks aggiefan33 (aka, Jeff) for getting me a season ticket this year and for taking me to Boise. Finally, a reason to sit outside at Romney Stadium in the cold! It's literally been a once in a lifetime season.

Go Aggies!

--- And a huge thank you to my in-laws who offered to watch the kids (all three of them) for the weekend ----