We’ve given far too much attention and not nearly enough grief to the Indy Bowl this year to not renew our consealed carry license and head to the Fairgrounds in Shreveport for the 33rd,and potentially last, installment of the Independence Bowl, sponsored by no one in particular.  Photos of all the excitement that a bowl between the WAC and MAC in the 3rd most glamorous city in Louisiana brings  follow…

Attracted to mid level bowl games by bright lights and a high potential to witness a mugging on the way to the venue

Because “Welcome to Shreveport, thank you, thank, you, a million times thank you for showing up” wouldn’t fit

Independence Bowl pregame, like a State Fair without the booth with the World’s Largest Wild Pig

What were the odds that a taligate in Shreveport would have a DJ?

La Tech, the winner in catchy slogans on tailgate stemware

Northern Illinois fans, showing up in force

La Tech danceline, giving Bossier girls a dancing outlet since 1983

And by popular demand, or at least our own social curiosity, the illusive male flag twirler

And behind the grandstands, the livestock pavillion, so you can show your prize swine after the game