Best Sporting Event

LundLover · 10-27-2008, 07:47 AM

What is the Best Sporting Event that you have ever PERSONALLY been to?

I think for me, it was my very first Husker Football game. NU vs. Texas Tech, in 2003 at Memorial Stadium. The year they ALMOST won the national championship. The game wasn't significant. But to me, as my first husker game, it will ALWAYS be memorable.

**holdemplyer** · 10-27-2008, 09:26 AM

I know many people don't consider horse racing a sport.....

But the best event I ever attended was the first race one of my parents horses won.

thedarkarcher · 10-27-2008, 11:05 AM

kansas city blades hockey game, but really want to attend an international futbol game.

fishman34 · 10-27-2008, 12:47 PM

Husker Football games, most definately. The one that sticks out the most is the Texas game on Oct 21, 2006. The main reason is because it was my birthday, the second is because it was a really good game, until we lost. It was still an awesome day. Honorable mention is the USC game last year, mainly because GameDay was there and i got on TV a couple times.

Phishful Thinking · 10-27-2008, 02:38 PM

best game I have personally been too was the 2005 Alamo Bowl vs Michigan. Worst head-ache of my life after that game, that's what happens when you get nebraska fans inside a dome...

LundLover · 10-27-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishful Thinking

best game I have personally been too was the 2005 Alamo Bowl vs Michigan. Worst head-ache of my life after that game, that's what happens when you get nebraska fans inside a dome...

You sure it was noise related and not alcohol related?

Phishful Thinking · 10-27-2008, 08:05 PM

i wasn't 21 yet, so yes it was noise related...

**Ty Stromquist** · 10-27-2008, 08:35 PM

I like Husker games but there is something about a nice spring day enjoying a College World Series game. I love them.

Also............... Wrigley Field. Enough said!

obert · 10-27-2008, 09:18 PM

Kansas City's first Nascar race

tmn515 · 10-27-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishful Thinking

best game I have personally been too was the 2005 Alamo Bowl vs Michigan. Worst head-ache of my life after that game, that's what happens when you get nebraska fans inside a dome...

Same here..That or the Nebraska vs Okie State basketball game in 2004..That was a blast!

Troy

Vikes forever · 10-27-2008, 10:50 PM

Twins vs Tigers 1991

First Twins game I ever went to and Kirby Puckett hit a grand slam. (I think it was the first one of his career).

Catfish Kid · 10-28-2008, 01:51 PM

My first Husker game when they beat Troy State 30-0. They probably won't beat any of their opponents that badly this year.

GenericAngler · 10-28-2008, 03:19 PM

As a youth:

Houston Astros VS. San Diego Padres @ Jack Murphy Stadium in the mid 80's. Got to see my 2 sports heroes face off (Nolan Ryan & Tony Gwynn).

Everything Else:

Any time I watch my kids play any organized sporting event is an awesome experience that nothing can really compete with.

Frosch · 10-28-2008, 05:20 PM

Pics from Yankee stadium 7/4/2008.

OldBaldGuy · 10-28-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thedarkarcher

kansas city blades hockey game, but really want to attend an international futbol game.

Not sure if this qualifies as an "international," but the loudest sporting event I've ever attended was a capacity crowd Classico futball match in Guadalajara a few years ago between Las Chivas and Mexico City's America. I swear one of the fans had an authentic ambulance siren. I know a lot of them had M-80s. It was nuts! Comparatively speaking, a Creighton match at Morrison is a Baptist wedding reception.

Catfish Kid · 10-28-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GenericAngler

Everything Else:

Any time I watch my kids play any organized sporting event is an awesome experience that nothing can really compete with.

I also liked the days when I played 4 the Park Panthers. We were undefeated. (5-0)

CanoeGuru · 10-29-2008, 07:13 PM

I'm assuming I can't count sporting events I participated in. In that case, while I can't name a specific event, the Husker volleyball games I've attended in the Coliseum have to be my favorite. That atmosphere is just incredible.

**Mako** · 10-29-2008, 10:33 PM

It was 1995, last game of the regular season. Mark Langston vs. Randy Johnson (one of the guys the Mariners traded Langston for). Mariners Refused to Lose.

I also went to the game where they were all "must wins" because the Mariners were 13 games out of first place. I'm even on their video!

magnusthebigbrownlab · 10-29-2008, 11:05 PM

I'm throwing up in my mouth as I say this, but I'd say the best game I've ever been to was the Nebraska/Kansas game a couple years ago in Lincoln that the corn-muffins eventually won in OT. That was a blast.

Vikes forever · 10-30-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by magnusthebigbrownlab

I'm throwing up in my mouth as I say this, but I'd say the best game I've ever been to was the Nebraska/Kansas game a couple years ago in Lincoln that the corn-muffins eventually won in OT. That was a blast.

Never in a million years would I have guessed that.

10-27-2008, 07:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
LundLover Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 32 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Best Sporting Event What is the Best Sporting Event that you have ever PERSONALLY been to? I think for me, it was my very first Husker Football game. NU vs. Texas Tech, in 2003 at Memorial Stadium. The year they ALMOST won the national championship. The game wasn't significant. But to me, as my first husker game, it will ALWAYS be memorable. __________________ I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions. - Augusten Burroughs

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holdemplyer Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,400 Thanks: 103 Thanked 136 Times in 79 Posts	I know many people don't consider horse racing a sport..... But the best event I ever attended was the first race one of my parents horses won. __________________ And one of the Disciples of the Float Tube said, Feb. 22nd, 2009, there shall be open water. So it was said, so it shall be.

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fishman34 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Broken Bow/Lincoln Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 591 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Husker Football games, most definately. The one that sticks out the most is the Texas game on Oct 21, 2006. The main reason is because it was my birthday, the second is because it was a really good game, until we lost. It was still an awesome day. Honorable mention is the USC game last year, mainly because GameDay was there and i got on TV a couple times. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew On the road again Goin' places that I've never been Seein' things that I may never see again, And I can't wait to get on the road again.

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Phishful Thinking Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 356 Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	best game I have personally been too was the 2005 Alamo Bowl vs Michigan. Worst head-ache of my life after that game, that's what happens when you get nebraska fans inside a dome... __________________ Every working class citizen needs a Workingman on his side! Vote Workman '08 T-shirts and Bumper stickers available upon request...

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Phishful Thinking Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 356 Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	i wasn't 21 yet, so yes it was noise related... __________________ Every working class citizen needs a Workingman on his side! Vote Workman '08 T-shirts and Bumper stickers available upon request...

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thedarkarcher Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 936 Thanks: 103 Thanked 52 Times in 39 Posts	kansas city blades hockey game, but really want to attend an international futbol game.

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Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I like Husker games but there is something about a nice spring day enjoying a College World Series game. I love them. Also............... Wrigley Field. Enough said! __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

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obert Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: W. Omaha Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 33 Thanked 27 Times in 19 Posts	Kansas City's first Nascar race __________________ God bless the USA... www.bowfishnebraska.org

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Vikes forever 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: My house Posts: 429 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Twins vs Tigers 1991 First Twins game I ever went to and Kirby Puckett hit a grand slam. (I think it was the first one of his career). __________________ "What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?"

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Catfish Kid Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE & Middle Island too Posts: 407 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	My first Husker game when they beat Troy State 30-0. They probably won't beat any of their opponents that badly this year. __________________ Everybody wants to go to heaven; but nobody wants to die.

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GenericAngler Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the Weeping Water Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	As a youth: Houston Astros VS. San Diego Padres @ Jack Murphy Stadium in the mid 80's. Got to see my 2 sports heroes face off (Nolan Ryan & Tony Gwynn). Everything Else: Any time I watch my kids play any organized sporting event is an awesome experience that nothing can really compete with. __________________ And the vision was of open water. And the date was the 22nd of Feb., in the year of 2009.

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Frosch Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: omaha Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 17 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Pics from Yankee stadium 7/4/2008. __________________ I fished open water today.

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CanoeGuru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	I'm assuming I can't count sporting events I participated in. In that case, while I can't name a specific event, the Husker volleyball games I've attended in the Coliseum have to be my favorite. That atmosphere is just incredible. __________________ "Survival depends on being able to suppress anxiety and replace it with calm, clear, quick and correct reasoning..." -Sheck Exley

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Mako Director Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A bit further south... Posts: 4,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	It was 1995, last game of the regular season. Mark Langston vs. Randy Johnson (one of the guys the Mariners traded Langston for). Mariners Refused to Lose. I also went to the game where they were all "must wins" because the Mariners were 13 games out of first place. I'm even on their video! __________________ I've got the "MOJO" in my trunk.

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magnusthebigbrownlab Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,621 Thanks: 43 Thanked 85 Times in 64 Posts	I'm throwing up in my mouth as I say this, but I'd say the best game I've ever been to was the Nebraska/Kansas game a couple years ago in Lincoln that the corn-muffins eventually won in OT. That was a blast. __________________ Just like the pied piper Led rats through the streets We dance like marionettes, Swaying to the symphony... Of destruction!!

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