College? NFL? Arena? Flag? Fantasy?
It's Tuesday afternoon; do you find yourself longing for the weekend? Not because the idea of having two days off from the daily grind perks your interest, but because your living room television is bombarded by "College Game Day", the SEC Saturday night Showdown, and of course Sunday NFL Madness. Here are the little things that get me through the week and the top 10 reasons why I LOVE football:
1) I LOVE Fall weather, which in turn means Football Season.
Reason: I can curl up on my sofa wearing my old college sweatshirt, slide the screen door open, and feel the chill in the air. Whether you live in Florida or Minnesota, you have to admit the change in the weather puts you in the mood!
2) I LOVE tailgating.
Reason: Food, drinks, friends, family, football, and more. What more could you ask for? Not convincing enough? How about loud music, horseshoes, silly pictures with friends and did I mention food, drinks, friends and family?!
3) I LOVE pep rallies.
Reason: Reminiscent of high school where the band plays, the cheerleaders cheer, and the bonfire burns into the wee hours of Friday nights.
4) I LOVE decking out in my teams colors on game.
Reason: Whether it's my new Jay Cutler Denver Broncos jersey or that navy blue face paint I just bought, nothing is more fun the dressing in the spirit of football.
5) I LOVE football food.
Reason: Bratwursts, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Dips (Queso!) ---Need I say more?
6) I LOVE the action.
Reason: Contact sports are the best. Watching superhuman men run, smash and juke their opponents is thrilling at the very least.
7) I LOVE the fans.
Reason: 80,000+ screaming fans of all different backgrounds rooting for their beloved team makes for a pretty entertaining afternoon.
8) I LOVE my family.
Reason: Obviously among other reason, my family and I share a love for football which means family gatherings of watching our favorite teams during football season.
9) I LOVE being active.
Reason: Playing flag football is much more enjoyable than being stuck inside a stuffy gym!
10) I LOVE the players.
Reason: The men who play the game of football are athletes; pure speed, strength and stamina.
Football is the greatest sport of all time and has endured the test of time, dating back to the ancient Greece. If you have never attended a college football game, you need to. If you've never seen a high school football game on a Friday night, you need to. If you find yourself wondering what to do on any given Saturday or Sunday between the months of August and February, turn on the tv....a game is bound to be on. What's all the hype about Fantasy Football?? Join a group and see for yourself! Need an excuse to eat high fatty foods and drink a beer? Football is your excuse!! Now what are you waiting for? Go enjoy some FOOTBALL!
