Texas Tales

Texas was an amazing trip. Sad we didn't come away with the win but still proud of our Cougars. Below are some shots of Texas.

Their practice facility

The Capital Building

These cows were everywhere downtown

Another cow

Got Milk?

Wealthy Austin banker, Mr. Bremond, built this home in 1874. These homes were right in the middle of downtown

This is another home Mr. Bremond built for his family. He was very good to many members of his clan. The homes were very cool. This one is supposed to be haunted.

Headbutting the cow

The pictures don't represent how good the artists were.

Cow, Cows everywhere

Driving up to the stadium for the first time

Side view where you can see the upper tier

Another corner of the stadium

The campus was beautiful

I don't know if tailgating can be topped from Ole' Miss but they definitely do it big in Texas too. They pull in their grills on trailers

Big time grill masters

The 98 degree heat didn't stop this guy from cookin'

These guys played high school football in the 50's together. Very nice and love to talk football

These blow up longhorns were everywhere

I don't know if we will see many wind chimes like this one here at our tailgaters

Boats at the tailgater?

Posing with the longhorn

Why settle for just boats when you can have golf carts too

This is not a blow up longhorn

Got your boat, your golf cart, your grill on wheels, now you just need your trailer to make your tailgating experience complete

Those chaps that they are wearing are very misleading. There is a lot less fabric than you think

Big Texas fan I think

Waiting in line to get our tickets

Loved the big screen

Scanning the stadium

This is the end of the stadium. The upper tier was the last part added. Some woman with a lot of pull did not want her view of the capital building blocked. Interestingly enough, the upper deck was started right after she retired.

Matt Edwards on the field

Matt Marshall

Braden Brown

Brandon Ogletree

More of their cheer squad

Jadon Wagner

Mike Muehlmann

Jimmer

Mike Hague

Reed Hornung?

Marcus Mathews

Preston Hadley

Cosmo and boys

Richard Wilson and JJ Di Luigi

Austen Jorgensen

It was too hot to sit out in the stadium before the game so many cooled off-a little- under the stadium seats.

Their band

BYU beats Ole' Miss

The win was just the end to a wonderful trip. The campus was beautiful. The people could not have been nicer. The tailgating was over-the-top great and our boys represented us very well. Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Entering Campus

Typical Look of buildings on campus. It was so beautiful and well taken care of.

There was a sea of awnings. I wish I had a panoramic view.

The next few pics are just a sampling of how they go all-out when it comes to tailgating and fixing up their tents.

Flags, Flower Arrangements, and Fluff.

Matching tents and chairs

Big Screen TVs everywhere. We caught all the games.

Crystal Chandelier? Are you serious?

Obviously this family though Crystal was too formal so they opted for the wrought iron chandelier

This was typical attire for the men. The little characters on the pants were little Rebels.

Typical attire for the girls. How do you jump up and down and sit at a football game in those dresses?

Dresses were usually in school colors

Families have been coming to the same spots for years. Met one family who had been in the same spot for over 40 years. Had even spread the ashes of a deceased relative at their site. Oh My.

How many satellites does one tent need?

This tent actually had three big screen TV's in it

Huge Floral arrangements

This family decorated their chandelier with different tokens that represented the different teams they play. They had this barbie and a picture of a cougar for BYU. The red shoes were from a game they lost a few years ago in the last second on a bad call. Some lady got mad and threw her red PRADA shoes on the field in disgust.

Notice the red shoes.

Lots of funny signs

Another floral arrangement

Just another type of chandelier

They chanted this cheer many, many, many times

More decorated tents

A Rebel topiary. Seriously?

Wow

They were so generous

"Walk of Champions" is where the team walks through all the fans to the stadium. It was the coolest sight ever.

They even bring yard art

This guys has been coming to this spot for over 40 years. He comes a couple of days early and sleeps in his truck to get it.

This is "Big Steve" I guess he is a legendary tailgater. Notice the 3-cup holders on each side.

Local Missionaries

Walk of Champions. Doesn't even do it justice.

Lots of interesting signs Unbelievable trip. If any of you have pictures you would like to share, please send and we can get them posted. It is fun for those who can't go to the games to enjoy through the pictures.