Here is why I am a true fan.
The following I have done to remain loyal and grateful to be a Hawk fan:
1. I once was late to may own wedding dress rehersal, because I could't miss the rest of the taped 2002 55-0 thumping in the dome, that I was at, watching hawk fans carry the goal post every where but out of the dome! That was so fun! Great Times!
2. I was at a friends wedding reception as one of the grooms men, who was watching the 2002 Iowa VS Purdue game. Let's say the bride yelled at me because I was holding everyone up for pictures. Tough, Hawk game comes first. Should have never scheduled a wedding on a Hawk game! Groom agreed with me!
3. I was so upset with hearing the outcome of the 24pt lead blown by the Hawks against the Clowns, that I ended my date with my wife, to later get away and actually watch the game and get mad even more. I however was first one at Papa's American Cafe to make sure that I got a seat to watch the game, the next Saturday. I forgot to pay my cable bill so I was unable to watch from my home.
4. I have always (and you can ask my wife) put the Hawks before anything, except church, and the kid's functions. Except for going to a Spring game instead of a youth rally, that I actually scheduled. whoops!
5. I get crap for wearing Hawkeye gear almost every day including after horrible losses. I even wear my lucky hawk shirt under my suits when I preach, do to the fact if I bombed my message, I can still feel good about being a Hawk fan.
6. I hate the Minn. Vikings! I went this year up to watch them with my wife for her managers party. The best dressed Viking gear got a prize. To support my wife I dressed up. ONLY IF I HAD A Chad Greenway jersey. Of course I had to wear a Hawk shirt underneath it and only cheered for all Hawks that played.
7. I told my friend that I would do any thing to step foot on the 50 yd line of Kinnick Stadium and get a chance to interview KF. I got my wish. He worked for KGLO here in Mason City. He gave me his media sideline pass and a tape recorder and put me to work. He and my dad sat in the stands. I lived my dreams. In fact I mad a mad dash to be the first one to Kirk. A kid I was. However, Peterson of the DM register got the first question in. I got nervous and couldn't open my mouth. Eventually I did.
There is so many great moments I have had being a fan that I would never trade for any thing! I hardly ever come on here and bad mouth the teams if they stunk it up. I showed frustration at times, but nothing to the point that questioned my love for the Hawks.
I claim to be an apoligist more than a complainer. That is probably the minister in me. I look for the positives on every thing. Life is to short to mad at the things you love to much.
In order: 1. God 2. My Family 3. Hawks 4. Friends 5. Work 6 What ever else I am suppose to love.
The Hawks had a horrible year. I get it! It happens! With Kirk I stand! With out I stand and proclaim to be a Hawk fan. No matter what!
Go Hawks!