Greetings from Kansas

[Jayhawk68]

One of my regrets from the Orange Bowl last year is that we didn't fraternize more with the Virginia Tech fans. This year I am bringing hot dogs and hamburgers to the Gopher tailgating at Sun Devil Stadium. Hope to meet some of you there.

[pinkmartini]

Your are getting the idea of what a bowl game is all about. The fun is the interaction between the fans. Tempe is a great place for football games as the JOINTS are all within walking distance, especially for 3 or 4 days, no driving required.

Also, you'll remember the GREAT GOLDEN GOPHER in some place when you talk to him, but you might not remember 2nd and 8 with ten minutes to go in the third period.

By the way, does this mean that the Kansas fans will bring Dorothy too?

[Jayhawk68]

Dorothy and Toto will not be making the trip unless they can help us on the defensive side of the ball.

[KU4LIFE]

The reason there wasn't much talk between Kansas and VTech fans were due to the fact VTech fans thought KU was a worthless opponent. We didn't deserve to be on the same field as them and it was a joke that we got a BCS bid. Well they thought differently after the game, but it was to late.

Kansas fans and Minnesota fans aren't that much different. As many already know, there are a lot of Minnesota kids that go to KU (it is cheaper than most BIG 10 schools)). KU doesn't see Minnesota as a inferior opponent, but a BIG XII team versus a BIG 10 team. Also we are both situated out in the middle of the country and VTech was a east coast school and knew very little about KU.

I think Kansas and Minnesota fans are still happy to be at a bowl regardless of who the opponent is. It is a fun time for all and in a nice warm place. As we all know, it isn't warm in Minnesota and Kansas around New Years. :D

[Keokolo Gopher]

Well said KU4LIFE! Tempe is a great venue and you will meet many friendly Minnesota peeps. Looking forward to revisiting The Library and of course The Vine!!