Happy Valley Checklist—Things to take to Penn State.
1. A rain poncho—not only because Ganahl says it could rain… remember when the OSU band complained on their last trip to PSU about different kinds of “showers” delivered by Lions fans? Nobody likes a urine-soaked drive home.
#2.(pun intended) An extra pair of pants—-in case Joe Pa needs to borrow.
3. Mapquest or AAA or Google Maps—-cause nobody’s entirely sure where State College is.
4. Tuition—if you have a kid who’s interested in a career in meteorology, PSU is your school (Ben Gelber, Dave Trygar and countless other weather dudes and ladies graduated from PSU).
5. Earplugs—not just for the massive amounts of noise, but just to lessen the damage from the incessant Lion roar.
6. A white shirt—-not for the white out, in which you will not likely be participating. Isn’t white the color for surrender?
7. An orange jumpsuit—PSU’s had some off-field issues this year, which reminds me…
8. A dash-mounted video camera in your car—-in case you tangle bumpers wtih an angry JoePa—capture the memories!
Follow these instructions and your trip should go smoothly—and if the Buckeyes escape with a victory Saturday night, remember #9…
9. humility. Good way to avoid a broken nose.
Happy Motoring…
JROD
