Furman Fan Fest: Football 101

I must admit I am not the biggest football fan. I may not know the difference between a safety and tight end but I do know how many points a touchdown will get ya!  However, since my brother plays at Furman University,  I am definitely the PROUDEST fan there is.  Just don’t ask me too many game strategy questions! 😉  Lucky for me he is the place kicker and punter so I can usually follow along when he is on the field. 

Sports may not be my thing, but nothing makes me happier than supporting my family.  As a bonus, when going to a Furman game, I get to visit Greenville South Carolina which is one of my favorite cities…allow me to explain why…

Last week, some of my family and I attended Furman Fan Fest.  This event allows everyone in the community to come out before the season starts and meet the players and  watch them practice.  After the team plays a scrimmage, you can pick up a team poster and get everyone to sign it.

Not only have I watched a lot of Furman games at their home stadium but I’ve been on the visiting side of different schools’ stadiums as well.  I’ll try to make a note at the end of the season of the various wheelchair seatings for the different stadiums.  I will point out the seating area for wheelchair users is great at Furman, at least on their home side.  There is a nice view of the field with no obstructions.  I will venture to the visitor side to see what the seats offer next week.

After Furman Fan Fest, we went to downtown Greenville where we had dinner at Tupelo Honey.  The food was delicious!  I had the Farm Fresh Vegetable Plate which includes any 4 of their sides.  Spoiler alert-they’re all good!! Check back here as I review various places around Greenville.  There’s so many great restaurants and shops. The plentiful sidewalks are always bustling with people yet wide enough to make navigating in a wheelchair easy!  It’s also very dog friendly so it’s nice to see a lot of stores will have water dishes outside.  I think what makes Greenville so special is the unique vibe it has as the modern city blends with a small town charm.

Each fall I brush up on my football lingo, wear the Furman color (purple), and try to look like I know exactly what is going on on the field.  But let’s face it, I’m mainly cheering on my favorite football player!  Get ready for more reviews of places around Greenville and reviews of new stadiums of the Southern Conference.  Let me know in  the comment section what you love to do around Greenville!