Twenty-four hours after sleeping on concrete outside of Gate A, I exited Beaver Stadium Saturday through the same gate, the same spot where I had sat with lofty hopes of continuing an undefeated season.

I even wore my Mustard Bottle costume and probably caught the flu because of my stupidity. Yeah, I'm an ass and felt the need to wear a condiment costume. It's officially retired, though, after the bad luck the mustard must have given.

The student body is obviously devastated about the loss, and Paternoville campers were reminded of the 2007 Ohio State game, when the Buckeyes came in and killed the Lions' national title hopes.

Camping out for an entire week to see a terrible loss is very demeaning. Make no mistake about it. But, the whole Paternoville experience was absolutely worth it, despite being bittersweet. I had a lot of fun, had an excuse to miss most of my classes and got to meet some cool people.

I wouldn't have shook Joe Paterno's hand if it wasn't for Paternoville. I wouldn't have small-talked with SuePa if it wasn't for Paternoville. And I wouldn't have chilled with an ESPN personality if it wasn't for Paternoville.

I really encourage anybody who hasn't camped out to do it. I understand if y'all are discouraged over the loss, but do it at some point in your four (or five) years as an undergrad.

Thanks for following along all week on the blog. It was cool to get feedback from alumni and others. Also have to give thanks to those companies who brought free food to the starving campers.

--Hen