University of Arizona (PAC 12) 2022

 

Team:      Arizona Wildcats

Year:       2022

Game:     Mississippi State 39 Arizona 17

Rating:    8
Cost Index:  Low

Stadium:  Arizona Stadium

Attendees:  Bones

Overview:   I decided to double dip with the University of Arizona and the Arizona Cardinals.  The trip started out on a bad omen: I saw a guy die driving on the way in from Phoenix.  Actually, he wasn't dead at the time but he was hit by a car lying in the road.  I checked the news after I got home and found out he didn't make it. 

The rest of the trip was great though so maybe it wasn't an omen.  Tucson is a great city with great food.  

Pre-game:  Great football day, Texas vs. Alabama started the day and when I found out that Texas was shooting for the upset I stopped in at a local bar (The Depot) to see if they could pull it out. Unfortunately Sark tucked his balls between his legs and Texas lost by a point.  After that I drove up to Mt. Lemmon which was different.  Worth the trip as it's close by. 

Game Experience:  I parked at the end of the train line and rode that from the medical center to downtown.  I got a couple of beers at Thunder Canyon brewery hung out and went to the game when it was time.   Game itself was ok, Mississippi State was in control throughout.  

Post Game:  Headed to the Depot for Karaoke. Very average. Had a couple of beers and went back to the airbnb.

Stadium:   Arizona stadium is very nice. but nothing memorable. They served beer. 

Summary:  I only have a couple of PAC 12 schools left.  This was a great opportunity to knock one of them off when the team had some positive momentum. Would love to come back if Arizona was on an upswing. 

Game Summary: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401403875