Thoughts

I came into the game with such high expectations. It was such a good feeling driving to the Rose Bowl and seeing almost everybody driving in other cars, decked out in full UCLA gear. There was such a camaraderie there.

And once we got to the game, we saw UCLA basketball player Luc Richard Mbah A Moute. I took that as a good sign. But as you've all heard by now, we lost to the 0-5 Fighting Irish.

But I have to admit that even though we sat in the Notre Dame section (because of free tickets compliments of Simon and Vanessa), they Irish fans treated us very nicely. In fact, we shook hands with many of them before the game and they said, "At least we both hate 'SC." That made me laugh (sorry Tyrone). And when they flashed the USC/Stanford score, all 80,000 people erupted in cheers, laughter, and excitement. And there we were, major Bruin supports slapping hands with Fighting Irish fans, celebrating USC's demise. (Again, sorry Tyrone).

It was one of the most interesting sports moments I've ever experienced. Of course, those good feelings gave way to heartache, as we lost too.