The last time we met ...

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Today at 5 p.m. central time, our beloved Golden Gophers square off against the Syracuse Orangemen in the Texas Bowl. It's an interesting matchup, as these two teams just played last season in an unforgettable night game at The Bank.
 
Since it was the only night game on the slate, the Section 117 Classy Gentlemen felt it was worthy of an extra-special effort. Translation: steak and lobster tailgate, Gopher-themed tuxes and top hats and lots and lots of money carlessley tossed throughout Section 117. It worked. Minnesota won a thriller.
 
To top it off, two of the Classy Gentlewomen in our group that day - Mel and Dani - met a U of M staffer while waiting in line to use the Victory Lot "bathrooms." They proceeded to charm this individual into handing over a pair of field passes, resulting in the Classy Gentlemen each taking a turn to roam the TCF Bank Stadium turf. Bruiser and Big Party got a shout-out from President Eric Kaler, Kellen triumphantly hi-fived the entire front row of the student section, and myself and Uptown Magsh (not to be confused with Magsh or Brooks Magsh) wandered into the Gophers' offensive huddle and were questioned by security about how the heck individuals like us made it onto the field with the proper credentials.
 
Here's a quick look at some of the highlights from that glorious day. The 'Cuse will be happy to learn that the Gentlemen couldn't swing the trip to Houston, so this time the sidelines will be safe. However, this look back will hopefully bring a similar result.

Enjoy today's Bowl Game, Gopher Nation, wherever you may be watching it. Here's to hoping we all have one more Christmas present coming our way ...

When your tailgating tent gets destroyed, turn the topper into a Gopher cape!

Lobster tails. Bacon-wrapped filets.

God made sure Magsh had enough light to properly prepare the feast.

First the lobsters ... then the Orangemen!

Life on the other side of 117.

Night game + The Bank = Magic.

"Which lucky cheerleaders want a picture with us?!"
-Uptown Magsh (actual quote)

Uptown Magsh likes the play call.

Field view of a victory.

Classin' up the Gopher sideline.

The student section became big fans of us.

Just another Classy game in Section 117.

Finally, as kickoff nears, Recession Proof brings you one final prediction for today's Texas Bowl. We'd like to welcome honorary Classy Gentleman and new Gopher video blogger, Clubber Lang.