Wabash Football Tailgate at Butler
Photos from the pregame festivites and scenes from inside the stadium on Sept. 16, 2023, when the Wabash football team traveled to Indianapolis for a game against Butler. The tailgate was supported by the Wabash Club of Indianapolis.
There was plenty of Wabash spirit present at the pregame tailgate prior to the first Wabash-Butler football game since 1976. More than 600 alumni, family, and firends attended the event.
There were smiles aplenty Saturday afternoon.
Recent graduate Jakob Faber '23 made an appearance.
Some of the smallest Little Giants are the biggest fans!
There was plenty of Wabash red in the Sellick Bowl parking lot.
Adam Alexander '16 (left) shares a laugh with Jon Pactor '71.
With a 6 p.m. kick off, there was plenty of time for conversation.
The Monon Bell is never far from a Sphinx Club member's thoughts.
Multiple generations were present for this moment.
Who has the cupcake?
A little encouragement was needed prior to this important bag toss.
Tailgates tend to elicit a lot of laughter.
Every friendship starts with a handshake.
The Rudicels pictured with Jon Pactor (right).
Davionne Garrett '22 (left) and his girlfriend were a part of the gathering.
He was one toss from victory.
Hugs were almost as common as handshakes Saturday afternoon.
This grioup stopped for a moment to pose.
It was a great time to catch up with friends.
The next generation of Little Giants is warming up.
Little Giant fans were everywhere.
If you forget the words to Old Wabash, you can find them on that cup.
Young and old were well represented.
These two were ready with white gear for the road game.
Plenty of students were in attendance.
Spirits were high as kick off got closer.
There was plenty of time to converse.
"It's good to see you," was heard a lot.
Jordan Brewer '11 (left) is picturd with his family.
There is always time for one more photo.
Much of the Sellick Bowl crowd was sporting the Wabash colors.
The enthusiasm was very visible from the student section.
That "Wabash Always Fights" attitude is displayed by the Sphinx Club.
Wabash fans celebrate the team's first touchdown of the evening.
Tim Miller '27 concentrates from the sidelines.
Will Fremion '27 warms up with a teammate.
Quarterback Liam Thompson '24 on the sideline.
Offensive lineman Cameron Ford '25 awaits action.
There was plenty of concentration on the Wabash sideline.
Wabash head coach Don Morel on the sideline.
Defenseive lineman Cole Bergman '24 had plenty of energy. He's also the student body president.