Now ... I know there are more important things going on in the world ... in life, but here's my theory: I think Football, in particular, and sports in general, are designed to be diversions. The attraction may lie in the appearance of particular players, the affiliation with a particular team, or the individual athletic skill of the participants.
I enjoy watching football ... NFL (Steelers) or collegiate (Pitt)... or even my high school alma mater. I just love to see the skill involved ... I do know the game on both sides of the ball. I also get goose bumps at the sight of a 30 or 40 yard connection! I like to watch a single player, say Troy Palamalu (Whew!), possibly the best safety in the game. He literally flies through the air with no thought for his body, his hair flying.
I love to get caught up in the pre-game excitement, the war of words, the build up of hype and tension. I love to gather together with close friends ... only close friends ... cause some people can be really annoying! ;) So ... this coming Sunday, I will gather with a few close friends, a glass or 2 of wine and I'll watch our STEELERS meet the Seahawks in the NFC/AFC matchup. May the best team win!
How about you? Any plans?