Football FANATIC !!

Yes, I have to confess, I am a total Football ( US ) fanatic ! I follow both the NFL and collegiate games, and in years past I've even played fantasy football !
My favorite season of the year is Football season !! I suffer from withdrawals after the Super Bowl is over, and anxiously await the beginning of the new season !!
What's so strange about this is that my hubby absolutely loathed football when we first got together, but I've even converted him ! He used to make any excuses he could to get out of the house whenever I'd be watching a game but now he watches them with me.
I've got to get busy with my promoting for the day so I don't miss the kickoff !!

Diana

I love both also, but for me I LOVE college ball a whole lot more. You can't beat the fans and the exciting gameplay that goes into any game whatever conference game you watch.

-Jason

ME TOO! I love football. NFL- Redskins first... then everyone else.

BUT I have to agree... COLLEGE ball is "da-bomb". I love, love, love it!
Hubby and I both look forward to each new season. We're So.Carolina fans, of course. Hubby played football there years ago. So, we love "hating" Clemson every year. That gives us reason to watch SEC and ACC regularly.
Of course... "the ducks" ... everyone has to like "the ducks of Oregon"!
LOL

BUT my most FAVORITE-FAVORITE- sport of all is Good Old BASEBALL!

I love the Atlanta Braves!!! And I love every aspect of every position on the diamond. I would watch it everyday if I had time.

Growing up... I didn't like BB. I didn't have the patience for it, nor did I understand it's complexity. After raising twin boys, and being married to coach all those years, I learned more about that game than many high school players know. Now... I can't see it enough.

MY 3rd FAVORITE... Nascar. I'm not a nut over it... but I do enjoy watching that too. My dad used to take me to the dirt tracks near Randleman, NC (Petty country) as a kid. We would come home filthy and deaf!! LOL! Kyle Petty and I actually knew each other in HS. But... that's not really something extraordinary. He was always just one of the gang... it was his daddy who was famous.

Kadie

I should have know that you'd be a sports fan too Kadie !

We have so much in common, it's uncanny !!!

My favorite NFL team has to be the Colts, and I'm not a fan that just jumped on the bandwagon because they are the SUPER BOWL champs.
I basically started being a fan when Peyton became their QB. (I'm a huge UT fan , even though the past few seasons it's been hard to be ! )
I met Peyton in person a few years ago when I worked w/ TSA at the airport here and he is such a nice, down to earth kinda guy ! His wife is really nice, too.

If the Vols don't get their defense to show up and play, it's going to be another long miserable season here in Big Orange country...Fulmer will probably be looking for another job, too ! UT fans won't take this for long, the past few seasons have been so mediocre that his head will be on the chopping block if something doesn't change !

I will watch and enjoy just about every game, regardless of who's playing as long as it's a good game ! I just really enjoy the sport !


Diana

Well Cowboy fan since I was a kiddo. Not a fanatic, just enjoy that team 1st - then just like watching any "foozball" game.


Joe Frias

I like football too. I am not a fanatic like I used to be, but for me it has always been the Cowboys.

Being in NY though college football was always on the back burner, but my brother one year took me to a Hurricanes game down in the Orange Bowl and it was fun and the fans were really into it. So now I enjoy watching the college game also but I have no particular tea I root for.

Theresa

GEEAZ!! Is everybody a Cowboy fan? I lost if for them when they took Jimmy Johnson.

I do like the Colts too. Who can't pull for Peyton? But I know that TN Orangetown is gonna be hard on that coach this year for sure. I think they forgot who was driving that team when it was so good (peyton?)

Yup... we love sports!
Kadie

I like watching football. I'm a diehard Bears fan. I was so happy when they went to the Superbowl. And dissapointed when they lost to the Colts, but they were the better team. I have great respect for Peyton Manning. I look forward to a rematch any day!!

OMG!!! That superbowl was disappointing! Very unfair if I say so. I think the refs were bought off! I mean did you see the calls they were making on the bears? But, hardly ever did when the colts did something wrong. I must still be bitter, huh? LOL!

Dawn

Da-Bears.
They're alright! I used to pull for them in the 80's when they had that really good quarterback... all of a sudden I'm blank... McMahan? I can't remember.

I saw the game and the cheap "hit" that put him out of commission. I remember being so disgusted and plain mad that they didn't kick the guy out who gave him that cheap shot. What a shame. I think the Bears took many years to recover from that.

yup... like da bears too.... and the cubbies... like the cubbies too...

Kadie

Great to find some more fans posting here !

DA-BEARS , gotta love them ! I was so happy to see them finally getting back their game ! And yes Kadie, it was McMahan ! The "Superbowl Shuffle" video I don't think I'll ever forget, it was one of a kind ! William "the Refrigerator" Perry was also so much fun to watch ! They've had a long, road back to the top and I couldn't be happier to see them doing well again !

Like I'd said, I've got my team ,the Colts, but I watch every game that I get a chance to !!

Diana

Yup! We love sports!



Kadie

Definately NOT a Cowboys Fan

I bleed PURPLE up here in Minnesota,
Vikings Purple that is

Still sore about the Hershel Walker trade

Kadie wrote:

ME TOO! I love football. NFL- Redskins first... then everyone else.

BUT I have to agree... COLLEGE ball is "da-bomb". I love, love, love it!
Hubby and I both look forward to each new season. We're So.Carolina fans, of course. Hubby played football there years ago. So, we love "hating" Clemson every year. That gives us reason to watch SEC and ACC regularly.
Of course... "the ducks" ... everyone has to like "the ducks of Oregon"!
LOL

BUT my most FAVORITE-FAVORITE- sport of all is Good Old BASEBALL!

I love the Atlanta Braves!!! And I love every aspect of every position on the diamond. I would watch it everyday if I had time.

Growing up... I didn't like BB. I didn't have the patience for it, nor did I understand it's complexity. After raising twin boys, and being married to coach all those years, I learned more about that game than many high school players know. Now... I can't see it enough.

MY 3rd FAVORITE... Nascar. I'm not a nut over it... but I do enjoy watching that too. My dad used to take me to the dirt tracks near Randleman, NC (Petty country) as a kid. We would come home filthy and deaf!! LOL! Kyle Petty and I actually knew each other in HS. But... that's not really something extraordinary. He was always just one of the gang... it was his daddy who was famous.

Kadie

That's right, Kadie, it's ALL ABOUT THE REDSKINS!!!!!!
Melissa

Hi Melissa! Great to have you here with us!

Yes... the Redskins. However... they have been having some bad luck lately.
Seems the only thing consistent with them is inconsistency!! What a rollercoaster. And then, The Braves... WAH! They lose the chance to play post ball, and then Andruw Jones goes crazy wanting a 9 million dollar a year raise, with a .222 batting average. Seems like a permanent full moon in this sports town! LOL

Kadie

How about them PACKERS!
Some how they seem to be able to pull it off. (7-1)
Hope they can stop Peterson this week.
Tim

Even though my fav team is the Colts, gotta love the Packers ! Nice to see the "old man" Farve and the team having such a terrific season !

Well its hard being UM fan these days! So I will switch and start cheering for UT. Any football team of yours is a football team of mine! It nice being your friend! Good luck this year, the Pats look pretty good! I might have to take that bet! are you giving odds!

Vinnie T is the old man of football. I think he's 41.
Brett's looking he did in the good ol days Hope he comes back next year.
I was really hoping the Colts could beat the Patriots. Had a nice lead in the 4th. Now I hope the Steelers can get it done.
I always thought cheaters never win....
Tim

I was devastated by that game !! But revenge will be sweet....

Sorry to offend any Patriot fans out there, but they got off with a slap on the wrist ! Wish the NFL had enforced sanctions along the lines that the NCAA does....no televised games, no post season hopes, now that's a penalty that would have more effect than a simple fine to pay !!

And thanks Rich ! UT needs all the help and support they can get this year...

Di

I don't believe it will ever be enforced, because it has always happened that way. The fact is, most coaches have had the opportunity to do exactly the same thing, and a few of them "with seniority" have taken advantage of it.

The only reason we know anything about it is because the coach broke the "unwritten rulebook" and let everyone know he was upset about what they did. There are many "unwritten" rules in every major sport, from football to hockey, that most of us don't know about. Do you think its kind of amazing that Wayne Gretzky hardly ever got into a fight in the NHL? There is a reason for that...and its one of those "unwritten rules"...

just something to think about

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and BTW Tim, I just CAN'T find it in me to cheer for cheeseheads...SORRY!

I think the Patriots lost a first round pick as well.
It's good to see Barry Bonds come to thier aid.
I am sure that will help.
I am hoping the Colts will get them in the playoffs.
You lose, you're out there. Don't matter how good your record is.
Its happen before not too long ago.
Tim

BTW: I understand. It's hard for me to cheer on the Purple people Eaters too. Oh wait that was years ago when they were good!

How about those Packers!
34-0 WOW! We are now 8-1
Look out Dallas.
That will be a good game on the 29th.
Tim

My son loves the New york Giants

gonefishing wrote:

How about those Packers!
34-0 WOW! We are now 8-1
Look out Dallas.
That will be a good game on the 29th.
Tim

Looking forward to the game, just like old times again.

Go Cowboys!