Bigger than Last Season?

Today marked the first day that fans were permitted to set up tents to campout for Big Blue Madness tickets, which will be distributed Saturday morning. I was in shock to hear that there are way more fans than there were a year ago on the first day. Based on pictures and various testimonies, there might even already be more people there than there was on Friday night last season. I'm shocked. Of course I expected a great turnout, like always. However, I really didn't think the excitement of last year's team could be topped.

Perhaps, more people came out this year because of how great of an experience the campout was last season with Calipari and the players coming out and meeting the fans, bringing them breakfast, playing pick up games, and playing cornhole. Through word of mouth, KSR, Youtube, facebook pictures, and many other mediums, the amazing experience that fans had a year ago has brought out even more fans to experience the campout for themselves. The event has grown even bigger than a year ago, which I didn't think was possible. The Big Blue Nation never ceases to amaze me.

(Photo Courtesy of UKathletics.com)

P.S- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2010 N.L. CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPION, CINCINNATI REDS!

I experienced the victory celebration at Fountain Square last night and it was incredible and long overdue for a city that and region that loves their Reds dearly. Let's hope for a couple of more celebrations throughout October and into November.I look forward to covering the Reds some on this site throughout the Playoffs.

Remember, it's also still football season Cats fans, and we'll break down the UK/Ole Miss game for you this weekend as well. It should be a fairly evenly matched game and will be a hard fought road win, but I think the Cats will get back on track with a win