I got a chance to interview Liv Nycklemoe during the intense crosstown rivalry game. When asked who would win the game, cracking a smile, Liv replied, “the Tides of course.” Now who would think otherwise?

Although the game was already beginning to run its course, I asked Liv what she thought the final score would be, she said “I think it’ll be 27-14.”

Since Fishbowl is the largest event in town, and the biggest game of the school year, I asked Liv what her favorite part about Fishbowl was. Looking around, there were many things to choose from. Surrounded by friends, Tides and Seahawks supporters alike, Liv explained that “the energy of the crowd was really cool.”

And boy did the energy amplify! I could not agree more with Liv. The football players on the sidelines did not have to raise their arms to demand a louder decibel level. The Tides fans, parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and fellow students, they were already up to the task. Perhaps the Tides could not have accomplished a one point win over their rivals without their fans shouting at the other team as soon as they touched the ball.

In the end, Fishbowl was a great experience, listening to passionate fans and cheerleaders, our amazing band, and watching our glorious football team come back from a 17 point deficit to narrowly beat our crosstown rivals. The only thing the photo bombing Seahawk fan will be celebrating is this picture.