CW often says, "we aren't Iowa State fans because it's easy". Which is true in the sense that he means it.
Well guess what, folks? This week has been very easy. A terrible week to be a Hok. A perfect week to be a Cyclone. I'm hoping all of our arms aren't about to fall off from patting ourselves on the back, and rightfully so this time! I've loved every minute of it, and of course I want more.
Story time:
The wife wanted to get away the weekend of the K State game, so we went to the Mall of America. Yes, I watched the game on my phone and timed my turn to sit with the stroller expertly. My wife is not a Cyclone (we all have our faults). She is lukewarm on sports in general, but that is not the point.
My wife was blown away by how many people came up to me in my ISU gear and said Go Cyclones! Go State! Some struck up a conversation, others just gave a head nod of acknowledgment. A few of them literally went out of their way and basically chased me down to acknowledge our mutual love of ISU and the Cyclones. It was too many to count on a busy day in Minnesota.
Much like CW, I'm not proud to say I grew up mostly a Hok. My allegiances were split, and sadly I basically just followed which ever team was doing well. Ive been to Kinnick and CHA plenty of times, and my friends in HS were basically all Hoks. It is what it is.
This all changed when I went to school in Ames. People roll their eyes when we tell them our best asset is our people. Every once in a while people get a glimpse into what we mean, and my wife did that day. it had an impact on her. We have an impact on people. We are some of the good ones. Don't ever forget that or apologize for it.
I just wanted to say I love you guys and ladies that post on here. My life is better for sharing these experiences with you, and this week has been about as good as it gets. I don't take this board, this school, this fanbase for granted. We are blessed.
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