Pig Bowl 2010 Layout

In 2010, I wrote this blog post about the Pig Bowl, where the Dogs defeated the Hogs.


In addition to the blog post, I decided to create this scrapbook layout, highlighting four of my favorite pictures from game day.


It was such an exciting game, and I wanted to celebrate the victory, the ensuing joy, and the supportive friendships.


And given that this will likely be the last time Brian plays in the Pig Bowl, I thought documenting it--both on my blog and in my scrapbook--was important.

J

9-11 Climb

On Saturday, September 11, 2010, Brian, Pete, and 341 other firefighters climbed the steps of the Renaissance Tower to honor those who lost their lives in the twin towers nine years ago. Each firefighter ascended to the 26th story of the Renaissance Tower three times, and then a fourth time to the helicopter pad on the 32nd story -- a total of 110 floors symbolizing those of the World Trade Center. Brian climbed in honor of Michael Montesi, a husband and father, who wanted to be a firefighter since the age of 5. Pete ascended for Timothy Welty, a husband and father, who could do push-ups with two fingers and loved to skydive and ski. When Brian and Pete reached the top of the Renaissance Tower, they hung the name they were carrying onto a memorial of the towers and rang a solemn bell. May we never forget those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

J

Guns & Hoses Game

Men in tight football pants: something I never grow tired of! {wink}



Today, the 7th annual Guns & Hoses football game was held at Sac State. (During this charity game, police officers and firefighters battle it out on the football field. The cops have won six of the seven games, but the firefighters were victorious last year!) Our family and friends gathered to cheer on Brian (#71) and his fellow firefighters.



Before the game, we paid tribute to this year's fallen firefighters and police officers, including Sac Metro Captain Jim Peterson and Engineer Bob Warner. Off to the right are the bagpipe players--hearing that instrument always gives me the chills.



Also, Metro Copter #1 (and a flock of law enforcement helicopters) flew low over Hornet Stadium several times.



Now, onto the game...hike!



Brian was an offensive lineman, so you'll see him blocking various defensive players in the next few pictures. In this photo, he is the "red" player in the middle roughing up #30.



You'll notice that the action is occurring on the right side of the photo. Now look to the far left. Yep, that's my hubby stirring it up with a cop, even as the ball lay dead on the field. The football uniform, pads, and helmet sure bring out his feistiness!



More blocking...

Ok, ok, even though my knowledge of football is miniscule, I think I can do better than more blocking. It appears at this instance that the offensive line is holding their ground and providing the quarterback with sufficient time to locate an open receiver. Nicely done!



Cheering on Brian and the firefighters were: Steve, Nicole, Tyler, Christa, Alysa, Steve, Grandma, Grandpa, Liz and Kathleen.



This little fire cheerleader was rooting for the dogs, too...isn't she adorable?!



Oh, and don't forget me...I'm a big fan, too!

Even though the cops won in the end (final score was 35-20), the firefighters sure gave it their best effort. Rumor has it that there may not be a game next year. But if there is, you can bet that Brian--mohawk and all--will be playing in it.