Boise State

New Football Season

For the first time I was on the sidelines of a college football game, and Auburn was not on the field (Auburn was not even in the time zone). This past Saturday marked the begining of a new football season, and for me it marked the begining of covering a new team in a new conference, and a new stadium.



There were a few differences between Wyoming and Auburn football. The biggest difference for me was the weather. On the first weekend in September, here in Wyoming it was in the 60s with low humidity during the game, however in Auburn it was in the 90s with high humidity. Another difference that stands out is the stadium. AU's Jordan-Hare Stadium holds over 87,000, where as UW's War Memorial Stadium holds 32,580. Another difference is that SEC football has a faster pace than Mountain West, but then again SEC football has a faster pace than any other conference. Once I walked on the field, it was time for football, and in the end it really was not that different in covering the game. You still covered the action, the fans, the band, cheerleaders, mascot, traditions, etc.




My first Wyoming game was great! The Cowboys won 38-7, and you can see the mountains from the stadium! (Those photos will come later in the season)




I will admit though that I did miss one thing from Auburn football...the pregame flight of the Eagle.