GSU vs Saint Francis 11-5-11

GSU vs Saint Francis 11-5-11

It's exciting seeing the crowd at the "Panther Walk" getting bigger each week! (The Panther Walk is at Gate E, approximately two and a half hours before the game.)  

I was delighted to meet one of the "Blue Haired Girls" who's a loyal Panther fan!

The excitement becomes palpable as the band arrives with the spirit team. The crowd claps and moves to the music as the band starts to play. The buses arrive and the Panthers make their way through the "spirit tunnel" of enthusiastic fans and family members who greet them with hugs and encouraging words. Video below of Panther Walk, with special guests: children from the Make a Wish Foundation.

It was a beautiful crisp day for tailgating! My group and I enjoyed the Alumni Association's Game Day Tailgate event! Pounce joined the spirit team in rallying the crowd! If you're not a member, you should consider joining the GSU Alumni Association! Video below:

We always go into the Dome early, to watch our Panthers warm up!

(I'm the "official" Panther Mama of #18,

and unofficial Panther Mama to the rest of the team!)

Here come the Panthers! The "tradition" of the Panther's entering the Dome has become well established during our second season!

This shaky video starts out on my son, then focuses on Matt Weller, the official "Kickoff Kid" for the first kickoff of the game. Matt is my "adopted grandson," as the son of my children's childhood babysitter, Julie Weller.

It was impressive seeing approximately 1,000 musicians on the field! Area high school students joined our awesome Georgia State Marching Band for our half-time enjoyment. 

The Panthers lost in overtime....For additional game commentary, check out Panther Talk.

Let's WIN the next two! Hope to see you in Livingston, Alabama on Saturday! GO PANTHERS!

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