College Spirit Day

I'm so excited because my friends and I are currently planning a big flock to the South when two storied football programs meet again for the Bama vs. PSU game on September 11.  Lucky for us we have two native Bamans to show us the ropes ... and I'm hoping that the Lions can hold their own (a girl can dream).  With a strong combination of some Yankee attitude and a little Southern charm - throw in a party bus tailgate, Firefly, American Honey Shots (still going to need to learn what those are) and school spirit - I'm thinking it's going to be better than having Artisinal's macaroni and cheese for dinner (with a side of pizza and french fries) AND having the waiter tell you it's 100% fat-free.

So one of our gracious hosts for the game, Alabama slammer and reader, Jennie sent in the above photo (thanks!) from the current issue of Southern Living.  Poll:  What is the most essential part of a Southern wedding?

• 33 percent responded "DOZENS OF BRIDESMAIDS"
• 37 percent responded "AN OBEDIENT GROOM"
• 30 percent responded "PLAYING AN SEC FIGHT SONG"

If you asked the same question here in the Tri-State area I'm pretty sure you wouldn't net out with the same answers (except for the Obedient Groom one) ... BUT while we're on the subject - it seems "Southern class" includes playing your college fight song at the reception.  I spend many a Saturday showing school spirit, but I'm pretty sure (I know) I couldn't make it a wedding theme.  But judging by the massive amounts of photos that come up when you Google image "Penn State Wedding" ... there seems to be plenty of people who play Zombie Nation at their party.


Big Ten is still defending its superiority in the NCAA and SEC gets all the glory.  I'm not drinking the juice.  We have some recent and upcoming wins to write home about ... like the recent Capital One Bowl (PSU vs. LSU) ... and today at my agency's "College Spirit" Day.  Yep, you read that right.  College Spirit today where the majority of us publicists are sporting shirts branded with our Alma Maters.  And the kick?  A beer pong tourney in our atrium starting at 4:45 p.m.  I KNOW Big Ten is going to crush any SEC folks here (I'm a little rusty, but beer pong is like riding a bike)... because while the SEC girls were planning their weddings, we were rocking out at Frat parties and eating late night pizza.


Stay tuned for a recap as Renae and I represent the Blue and White/Big Ten and crush through the bracket of opponents.


-HMOH


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