Okay, so let me tell you about this Miami Hurricanes football blackout thing I went through. It was something else, really.
Getting Started with the Idea
First off, I heard the buzz going around. You know how it is, folks start talking, stuff pops up online, ‘Blackout Game’ this, ‘Wear Black’ that. Sounded kinda cool, figured why not join in. I mean, I follow the Canes, been to plenty of games, but a coordinated ‘blackout’? That felt a bit different.
So, the first step was simple, really. Had to figure out my gear. Dug through my closet, looking for something black. Found an old black Canes shirt, perfect. Didn’t need anything fancy, just had to be black, right? That was the whole point. Got my hat ready too, the usual one.
Game Day: Making it Happen
Alright, game day rolls around. You know the drill. Plan the route to the stadium, Hard Rock isn’t exactly next door. Gave myself plenty of time ’cause Miami traffic is, well, Miami traffic. Headed out feeling pretty good, curious to see how it would look.
Getting closer, you start seeing it. More and more cars with folks wearing black. Pulling into the parking lot, yeah, it was definitely a thing. Lots of black shirts, flags, you name it. The usual tailgate energy was there, but with this extra visual theme layered on top. Found my buddies, cracked open a cold one, soaked it in for a bit before heading inside.
Inside the Stadium: The Experience
Walking into the stadium bowl, that’s when it really hit. Wow. Seeing almost everyone decked out in black, it actually looked pretty impressive. Different vibe than the usual orange and green everywhere. It felt unified, I guess? More intense, maybe.
Found our seats. The game started, and the energy was high. When the team came out, the crowd went nuts. It felt loud, maybe louder than usual? Or maybe the visual of all that black just made it feel that way. Hard to say.
During the Game:
- The look held up. Even when folks stood up, sat down, moved around, the overall effect stayed strong.
- It felt cool during big plays for our side. Like a dark wave cheering.
- Honestly, even during the not-so-great plays, the visual was still there. Didn’t magically make us play better, obviously, but it was consistent.
We watched the game, cheered, groaned, the usual rollercoaster of being a fan. The whole time, though, this ‘blackout’ theme was the backdrop. It didn’t change the game itself, but it changed the feel of being there.
Wrapping Up the Day
Game ends. We file out with the crowd, still a sea of black. Felt tired, voice a bit hoarse. Driving home, thinking about it. Was it cool? Yeah, it was pretty cool. Something different to experience as a fan.
It’s simple, really. They say ‘wear black’, you find a black shirt, you go. But seeing it all come together with thousands of other people, that’s the part you remember. Just another game day, but with a twist I wouldn’t mind doing again sometime.
