After the race on Saturday morning and returning home to get cleaned up, we all headed up to the University of Cincinnati campus to tailgate before our second home game of the season versus the Akron Zips.  We spent a few hours before kickoff hanging out in the new on-campus tailgate spot, the GRID. In addition to reserved spots, fans are also allowed to bring their own coolers and chairs onto the campus green. With pregame performances by the band, and the team walking through a couple of hours before the game, it is a good option for pregame activities.

Trey ready for his first game!

We didn’t take Trey to the first game since it was a late start, but the 3:30 kickoff for this game was perfect. Plus the weather was really nice despite a cool start to the day. He really enjoyed seeing the band up close and was happy hanging on a blanket covering the grass during the tailgate. He decided to take a nap shortly before walking into the stadium and stayed asleep through the first few minutes of the game despite the loud crowd and occasional cannon shots.

Trey napping inside Nippert Stadium.

As far as the game goes, it was just as much of a blowout as the first game against Austin Peay, if not more. In the Peay game the score was 42-0 at the end of the first half. This time the score was 49-0 after the Bearcats scored seven touchdowns including three from the defense. The second half the Cats added another touchdown and a field goal before allowing Akron to score two touchdowns of their own. In the end eight different Cincinnati players scored each of the eight touchdowns. Final score 59-14. A bigger challenge likely awaits this Thursday as the team takes on North Carolina State. Be sure to tune into ESPN at 8PM EST to cheer on the Bearcats!

Family photo at the game.

In the world of fantasy football I had a mediocre week, going 2-2 in my four leagues. One of my losses came against my parents team in a league that I’ve joined for the first time this year. I’m still learning the ropes in that one as they only score touchdowns. Standings at this point are 1st of 10 (big money league), 8th of 12, 9th of 12, and 1st of 4 in my division in the last league. I moved up to 2nd place in college pick’em from 8th but dropped from 1st to 8th in the pro game. I also dropped from 3rd to 13th in the salary cap game, so some big changes are needed there. I am still alive in the survival game picking Pittsburgh over Seattle.