It started out with a beautiful day.
There was no wind from the lakes, and the sun was just bright enough to shine through every badger’s heart.
Walking down State Street, the main street connecting UW-Madison campus to the State Capitol, I saw students, parents, younger siblings and the whole community wearing red: red headbands, tank tops, shorts, socks and sneakers. People started to fill the street and restaurants since three or four o’clock in the afternoon for the 7:49 p.m. game. The entire street was vibrant, filled with energy and excitement.
A Tale of Three Cultures 