We all know how devoted Kentucky basketball fans are to their beloved Wildcats. Head coach John Calipari often lovingly uses the phrase, "You people are crazy," to describe the Big Blue Nation.
During Saturday's game against South Carolina, we got fresh evidence.
Woman in wedding dress watching basketball in second level of Rupp Arena. (Above A in Whitaker). pic.twitter.com/ZhmxF36x6Z
— Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) February 14, 2015
Wait, is that really a bride in full attire at Rupp Arena? Oh, yes. Yes it most certainly is. And a groom too!
Here's the happy married couple (Earl Fields and Heather Burgett) at the South Carolina vs Kentucky game. pic.twitter.com/hjklAFDdi8
— Michael Grant (@MichaelGrant_CJ) February 14, 2015
Here's our new favorite honeymooners sitting 1st row upper arena @Rupp_Arena after getting married last night pic.twitter.com/v6k9s9Bea5
— Ryan Lemond (@ryanlemond) February 14, 2015
I mean, who doesn't want a Big Blue Wedding reception?! #YouPeopleAreCrazy pic.twitter.com/OtMvRoQo5w
— Erin Creighton (@Erin247Sports) February 14, 2015
According to Michael Grant of the Louisville Courier-Journal, Earl Fields and Heather Burgett of Hazard, Kentucky, got married last night and were given two tickets to the game from Burgett's uncle.
From the Courier-Journal:
“I said I’m going to wear my wedding dress,” the 37-year said. “He said ‘go for it.’ He’s had these season tickets for years.”
The couple brought a sign that read: “Just married. Honeymooning with the Cats.” They even brought wedding favors (hot chocolate mix with marshmallows) for other fans in their section.
Big Blue Nation ... they don't call 'em crazy for nothing.