Fox & Hound 2001

2001's First Football Game at the Fox and Hound
There was an air of optimism floating in and around the Penn State Room at the Fox and Hound. It was early Saturday evening, September 1st, and local Penn Staters were on-hand for an early dinner and the matchup between Penn State and Miami. No matter that the Hurricanes were a 12 point favorite. This was a new season, and with it Joepa's on-going quest to surpass Bear Bryant's all-time win record. That, and a Beaver Stadium enlargement to a capacity of over 106,000. Maybe the Lions could surprise the pundits and themselves by pulling off a major upset with their first game. But, no, it was not to be, as the Lions went down to a 33 - 7 defeat.
Despite the disappointment of a 30 - 0 first half deficit, the PSU loyal and their families made the best of the situation. Mike Thorpe, the Fox and Hound's Event Coordinator, outdid himself by festooning our room with helium-filled blue and white balloons. Mike and his friendly, capable staff went out of their way to welcome us and make us feel at home. They even installed wall material to shield our room from the inquisitive eyes of non-Penn Staters. And, the food was great as usual.
Maybe things will go better for the Lions on Thursday, September 13th, when they Virginia. Join us at the Fox and Hound to find out. In the meantime, take a look at the pictures below to see the activity at the Fox and Hound prior to and during the Miami game.
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The early crowd enjoys the Chapter's highly decorated digs at the Fox and Hound.
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Kathy Botti makes sure our PSU Gorilla and Nittany Lion are well-cared for.
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The ladies arrange and rearrange the many items available for the halftime raffle.
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Edie Kreider kibitzes with her "helpers." Look out, Jim!
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Janie Gehman and Randy Gallas show their spirit!!
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Members of the younger set chow down as they prepare to cheer the Lions.
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Mike Thorpe, our genial host, pulled out all the stops to accommodate our needs.
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Dinner is served! Let mirth prevail — at least for a while.
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Little Colin Labowski attends his "first" PSU game. Randy looks self-assured.
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Well into the first half, Kristi and Steve Woodall show their concern.

2001's First Football Game at the Fox and Hound

Maybe things will go better for the Lions on Thursday, September 13th, when they Virginia. Join us at the Fox and Hound to find out. In the meantime, take a look at the pictures below to see the activity at the Fox and Hound prior to and during the Miami game.

The early crowd enjoys the Chapter's highly decorated digs at the Fox and Hound.

Kathy Botti makes sure our PSU Gorilla and Nittany Lion are well-cared for.

The ladies arrange and rearrange the many items available for the halftime raffle.

Edie Kreider kibitzes with her "helpers." Look out, Jim!

Janie Gehman and Randy Gallas show their spirit!!

Members of the younger set chow down as they prepare to cheer the Lions.

Mike Thorpe, our genial host, pulled out all the stops to accommodate our needs.

Dinner is served! Let mirth prevail — at least for a while.

Little Colin Labowski attends his "first" PSU game. Randy looks self-assured.

Well into the first half, Kristi and Steve Woodall show their concern.