UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, October 7, 1994
5A
"Rock Chalk Chicken Hawk!"
Frank Sereno and Steve Kiser. Manhattan residents. Join in with pregame festivities. Both were rooting for K-State even though Kiser is a Kansas alumni.
Battle of the Fans
"Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty..."
Die hard'Cats and'Hawks trade pregame barbs
Story by Shannon Newton Photos by Meghan Dougherty
Some traveled far for tailgate barbeque good-natured ribbing
By Shannon Newton Kansan staff writer
Hamburgers and beer. Chanting and cheering.
That was the atmosphere in Lot 93 behind Memorial Stadium last night for pregame partying before the Kansas-Kansas State football game.
While 'Hawks fans and 'Cats fans chugged beer and ate burgers, they challenged their rivals with chants.
"Rock Chak, Jayhawk, Go KU!" could be heard from those sporting crimson and blue.
From a purple trailer Wildcat fans responded with "Rock Chalk, chicken hawk, f- KU!"
The rivalry between the Jayhawks and the Wildcats has existed since their first football game in 1902. Last night, this long-standing rivalry was evident in pregame festivities.
Gary and Sandy Shoffner of Topeka arrived at 5 p.m. at the stadium to begin the pregame fun with friends. The couple has had season tickets since 1961.
While Sandy Shofner prepared the food and drinks, Gary Shofner proudly displayed a KU flag.
"We have kabobs and chips, a little beer and a little booze," Sandy Shofner said.
She said she was ready for the game but not willing to deal with the hazing from her friends who supported K-State.
"They know where we park, and they'll come find us," she said.
about the outcome of the game.
The couple had different views
"KU is going to win straight up," Gare Shofner said.
"At least I know the KU band will definitely show up K-State," Sandy Shofner said softly.
Andy and Cynthia Galyard from Lawrence, both K-State graduates, cheered for their alma matter instead of the local team.
Last night they left their crinis and blue in their closets and wore their purple and white hats and shirts.
Last night the Galyards predicted that their favorite team would win.
"K-State will win," Andy Galyardt said. "It will be a good game, and I hope no one gets hurt."
Rich and Sue Longbine of Emporia had no doubt that KU would win. Their children attend KU.
"We have no bets because we
know KU is going to win," Rich Longhua said.
Joe and Sarah Hannah of Olathe wore opposing colors for last night's game.
"I guess you could say we have a mixed marriage," said Sarah Hannah, K-State alumni. "Thope he's not a poor loser."
While most groups tailgating in Lot 93 last night were clearly rooting for one side or the other, the Hannals tried their best to have fair competition.
Joe Hannah sported his blue attire, and Sarah Hannah wore purple.
"Tike to think of it as a little friendly rivalry," Sarah Hannah said.
But Joe Hannah did not feel the same about the rivalry.
"Speak for yourself," he said.
Kerry Brungard, Lansing, shows off his KU pride before the Kansas-Kansas State game at Memorial Stadium.
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Anyone may nominate an outstanding senior.
Who do you know that is an ... OUTSTANDING SENIOR?
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