I have never been to State College, or Pennsylvania for that matter, before I had the pleasure of attending the Penn State/Iowa football game.
I felt compelled to write this letter to show my appreciation for the way my friend and I were treated with respect and friendship by the Penn State fans and residents of the state.
The beauty of the state, the campus and the town combined with the hospitality and the great football atmosphere you have in State College was worth coming the distance to the game.
I would be writing this even if the game had ended differently, with a Penn State victory, as the pregame was as enjoyable as the game.
I plan to return again in the future. I only hope that Penn State fans making the trip to Iowa City next year will receive the many "good luck at the game" wishes and the other friendly overtures we received (directions, advice on not to drink on the street, friendly conversation, etc).
You Are ... Penn State and well deserving of that pride.
John Gallagher
Brooklyn, Iowa
