There is 31 days until college football begins! How exciting is that news? There are so many things that get me excited about football season. I decided I would make a top five list (Jamie style) of reasons I love football season so much.
(not really in any order just a list)
5. Tailgating
Honestly there is nothing like a good tailgate party. It's almost as good as the game itself. (I'm still in the process of learning how to really tailgate. only problem is that it takes alot of money ha). Fans gather together hours before the game to sit eat and relax. To me it is really just a peacefull time getting with family sitting around and talking about past tailgates and old times. All of it preparing for the main event. #1 thing you need to have at a tail gate is a bbq. Food is an essential if you plan on being there all day. EVERYONE LOVES FOOD!! Chairs are also essential. For the crazy fans that like to stand all game it is neccessary that they sit while tailgating. Water!!! keep hydrated! and of course you need some good tailgating games. All in all if you have never tailgated before it is a must that you do so. It makes the whole experience of the game that much better.
4. THE BAND
You cannot have football without the band. I know everyone in high school and even college makes fun of the "band geeks". The band sets the mood for the game. it sets the mood in the stadium. nothing like singing your teams fight song with the band backing you up. So let's stop the making fun and just enjoy the music. "RISE AND SHOUT" "hey hey baby, I want to know, if you'll be my girl"
3. Dedication
The dedication of each player, coaches and teams is absolutely amazing. Hours upon hours are spent preparing each week for each new opponent. Not only during the actuall season but all year long. If you know anything about football you know how hard it is to succeed. Time, work, and dedication are the essential things you need to put in to succeed in this game. I applaud the athletes that put so much time and effort into this. I didn't play much football but the short years I did was tough but so worth it. THANKS GUYS (and even gals that work hard as staff)
2. THE GAME
The game is unlike any other (ha okay rugby). The helmets the shoulder pads the field. How this game has evolved is incredible. The fact that you need all 11 guys on your team to perform to perfection for each play to work is incredible. The discipline of the game. The rules of the game. The "get out of my face" catches of the game. The "are you serious" reactions to a good play. The "oh snaps" he just got laid out hits of the game. The YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH yelling of fans when you make the game winning field goal. The game is beautiful!!!
1. TRADITION
Every year in each college town someone is waiting for the season to begin so they can continue their own tradition. My brother jake and I have started a tradition in the Probert family. Every year on the day of the first game we will be hiking Y mountain. It's a tradition brought on by the love of the game and a family. Who knows what other family has similar traditions to this. So many traditions throughout all of the nation. Which bring us all together. Tradition of teams like the 12th man at Texas A and M. Or even at BYU with a team fireside every week. Tradition is exciting and that is why it is a part of my love of football.
I love football. I cannot wait for it to be here. This is going to be a good year.
LETS DO IT COUGS!!!!
