The first full Saturday of College Football is only two weeks away! Like many other Cubs fans, I am eagerly awaiting a diversion for the train wreck that is the Cubs in 2010. College Football in my opinion is the best spectator sport, because of the passion that fans have, and everyone should make it to at least one college football game at one point. Obviously as a Northwestern fan, I'm a little biased as to where that game should be. However if your busy in two weeks, that's not a problem as Northwestern will not be playing in Evanston. September 4th is also the opener for Northwestern against Vanderbilt in Nashville, but their home opener against Illinois State occurs a week later. Here are some reasons that a Northwestern Football game is worth the price of admission and your time.
1. Northwestern is a good team. The Wildcats have won 17 games over the past two seasons and have made two straight appearances in bowl games. Northwestern is simply a very competitive team (and that's not always been the case). NU has never made bowl games in three consecutive appearances and has a very good chance of doing so this season.
2. Northwestern is Chicago's Big Ten team. If you want to see Big Ten Football and you live in the Chicago area, Northwestern is the closest school to go watch Big Ten Football.
3. Tickets are affordable and easy to get. Unlike the Chicago Bears, its relatively easy to purchase NU tickets and there are plenty of good seats still available. Additionally, you won't break the bank purchasing Northwestern tickets, which start out at $15 for some games.
4. Ryan Field, Northwestern's stadium is not nearly as intimidating as other college football venues, if this is your first game. Ryan Field seats about 47,000, which may seem like a lot, but Michigan Stadium seats 109,000. Ryan Field is definitely a great stepping stone to trips to some of college football's most hallowed grounds.
5. It's fun
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