University of Phoenix Football

First, one more picture from our trip to Texas and our visit with Krystal's parents and the get-to-know-you game.

The University of Phoenix does not have a football team. It does not have a sports team of any sort, but it has paid $154M to put its name for 20 years on one of the premier stadiums in the country, formerly Cardinal Stadium in Glendale, AZ. This week the stadium played host to BYU and U of A in the first Cactus Kickoff Classic. Felicia and I went to cheer the blue and white. The results made it a happy occasion.

We met Kent and Susie Shipley for dinner at the entertainment complex near the stadium. Cougar fans were everywhere. We put or name on the list at a Mama Gino's Pizza and waited. Nothing was happening after 20 minutes so we decided to change to order takeout. There were picnic tables on the green in front of the restaurant. No sooner did we order than a table became available so we had to change to having them deliver my already-paid-for pizza to the table on a pan instead of in a box.

I paid 10 times too much for the ticket we had. That is a lesson to remember, but at least the game didn't disappoint.

This is our view of the field and the "Pride of Arizona" marching band.

We sat near Algernon Brown's dad. This a picture of him standing in a subdued moment.

Here is the touchdown pass play to Pearson. He is at the edge of the picture crossing the goal line.