With it being the 4th of July, it feels like we've reached the mid point of Summer (although not literally). We're only 63 days away until kick off, I guess I'm feeling sentimental about past game days at Kinnick. I wanted to hear about your favorite memories of Saturdays at Kinnick.
Personally, I don't know if I have a specific favorite memory, but my favorite part was the atmosphere and being there with family. When I was a young kid, I would go with my parents, brother, and grandparents for every home game. I remember we would park in the Newton Road parking garage that was technically meant for hospital staff, but sometimes fans could get in if they were lucky enough, and my dad knew how to sweet talk his way in if needed.
We would then have a short walk through this area of medical buildings to the stadium. I remember the leaves changing, hearing the stadium noise in the distance, other Hawkeye fans walking to the stadium with anticipation. Then we would come out on Hospital Drive north of the stadium, it was a quant little street, and at the end of it, we could finally see Kinnick. We would walk under the water tower, which was gigantic to me as a kid, and finally be surrounded by Hawk fans.
I remember the sounds and even the smells. I remember talking with my grandparents on the way to the stadium about the team, the opponent, and what we should do to win. So I don't have a favorite specific memory, but the experience of Kinnick is my favorite part, and that's what makes it magical to me.
It would be great to hear what makes game days at Kinnick so special for every one else. Was it a win? Being there with family? Tailgating with friends? The top notch atmosphere?
And as always, Go Hawks!
Personally, I don't know if I have a specific favorite memory, but my favorite part was the atmosphere and being there with family. When I was a young kid, I would go with my parents, brother, and grandparents for every home game. I remember we would park in the Newton Road parking garage that was technically meant for hospital staff, but sometimes fans could get in if they were lucky enough, and my dad knew how to sweet talk his way in if needed.
We would then have a short walk through this area of medical buildings to the stadium. I remember the leaves changing, hearing the stadium noise in the distance, other Hawkeye fans walking to the stadium with anticipation. Then we would come out on Hospital Drive north of the stadium, it was a quant little street, and at the end of it, we could finally see Kinnick. We would walk under the water tower, which was gigantic to me as a kid, and finally be surrounded by Hawk fans.
I remember the sounds and even the smells. I remember talking with my grandparents on the way to the stadium about the team, the opponent, and what we should do to win. So I don't have a favorite specific memory, but the experience of Kinnick is my favorite part, and that's what makes it magical to me.
It would be great to hear what makes game days at Kinnick so special for every one else. Was it a win? Being there with family? Tailgating with friends? The top notch atmosphere?
And as always, Go Hawks!
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