If you've never taken a moment to appreciate football--I suggest you do. It's got drama, excitement, suspense, speed and leading men, baby! Once you're with a team (for me it's the LIONS) a bond is formed between team and fan and there's no looking back, you'll be hooked.
Nothing is like the final play for the win, with 11 seconds on the clock, the ball snaps, the QB's got it, the offensive line does everything they can to keep the defense from clobbering your guy, 8 seconds, 7, the receiver in a mad sprint down field, chased down by two beefy villains panting behind him! Finally, 4 seconds, the ball is in the air, the receiver is at the 5 yard line, the 4, the ball drops into his hands, it topples, he almost drops it! The villain tips it, they both are reaching for it, still bobbling, their huge bodies (big beefy guy bodies) collide and their massive legs trip each other up. They fall together hard into the end zone, no ball in sight. Two huge men bounce off the turf, the whistle blows, no more clock. Who will come up with the ball? Can it get more exciting?
Yes, it can! You see the ball--your guy has it! Complete pass. TOUCHDOWN! He stands, he growls, he slams the ball to the ground in victory. The crowd is deafening and on their feet--and you are too--off the couch, a high five to your kids, a victory kiss with your husband. You're exhilarated, there are tears in your eyes. Yes! The underdog proves triumphant, pride abounds both on the field and in the suburbs in your living room.
It's true, the LIONS had a rough season last year, but it was better than the last, and we are still moving forward. It is time to pull my Lions Blue Nail Polish out of the drawer, and practice my Roar so it can be heard from the burbs clear to Ford Field.
It is football season baby! Let's toss that coin and get started!
Nothing is like the final play for the win, with 11 seconds on the clock, the ball snaps, the QB's got it, the offensive line does everything they can to keep the defense from clobbering your guy, 8 seconds, 7, the receiver in a mad sprint down field, chased down by two beefy villains panting behind him! Finally, 4 seconds, the ball is in the air, the receiver is at the 5 yard line, the 4, the ball drops into his hands, it topples, he almost drops it! The villain tips it, they both are reaching for it, still bobbling, their huge bodies (big beefy guy bodies) collide and their massive legs trip each other up. They fall together hard into the end zone, no ball in sight. Two huge men bounce off the turf, the whistle blows, no more clock. Who will come up with the ball? Can it get more exciting?
Yes, it can! You see the ball--your guy has it! Complete pass. TOUCHDOWN! He stands, he growls, he slams the ball to the ground in victory. The crowd is deafening and on their feet--and you are too--off the couch, a high five to your kids, a victory kiss with your husband. You're exhilarated, there are tears in your eyes. Yes! The underdog proves triumphant, pride abounds both on the field and in the suburbs in your living room.
It's true, the LIONS had a rough season last year, but it was better than the last, and we are still moving forward. It is time to pull my Lions Blue Nail Polish out of the drawer, and practice my Roar so it can be heard from the burbs clear to Ford Field.
It is football season baby! Let's toss that coin and get started!
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