Most of it is during winter break, though, isn't it?
This was the first game I didn't drink for, for a number of reasons. I left about two and a half hours before gametime. I don't know if you saw the game, but it was quite cold (about 50 degrees, this is still September) and it rained constantly the entire time. I don't own a poncho, so I was soaked. I had four layers on. And I wouldn't have even cared, but Penn State had to go and just stomp on children's dreams. I want Darryl Clark to give his scholarship back for that performance. I woke up too early this morning, just to go support them at GameDay. I stood in section SC for five hours for them, cold and soaked, and probably have pneumonia. And the offense goes and gives up fifteen points on its own. Fuck everything.
For what it's worth, you probably don't have pneumonia. That is called by a bacteria infection in the lungs, and it's something that can develop in someone who already has the cold or flu (i.e. a compromised immune system).
That really sucks to have spent so much time out there for such a crappy game.
I've had to sit through all sorts of vicious weather for VT games, so here's my advice for you (because it's only going to get colder from here on out):
If you do have some spare money, invest in the poncho. You can easily get them at target or dollar stores for a fraction of what they cost at the bookstore. If you don't have money, a trash bag with holes in it works fine. Anywhere else that would seem tacky, but at college football games, everyone understands that you're broke because you spent your cash on booze. Make sure to keep your head extra covered though. You could be covered in 6 layers of clothes, but still feel frozen if your head isn't warm.
Find a comfy thick pair of gloves. I have a particular pair that I love because I cut the finger tips out (I find clapping with full gloves to be less satisfying, and it makes it difficult to eat and drink at games too). Then stick one of those small disposable heating pads in each glove. Again, it can be found at a target, kmart, dollar store, etc.
I also got a cheap pair of thrift store boots that were slightly too big for me. I put heating pads in that and wore double layered socks.
Anyway, that was a painful game even for me to watch. I do hope that, even though PS might not get the ranking you want, the rest of the games are much more enjoyable for you
