Who knew that I'd actually like the NFL?
I firmly believed, for years, that I hated the NFL. My brother loves the Colts and K.P. has a deep-seated fondness for the Redskins (he grew up in D.C.). Although, if you ask him, he likes the team where he lives. In S.F., he "liked" the 49ers (not really because they're apparently a Redskins rival). I just couldn't bring myself to care about a team. I didn't really like any, and I didn't dislike any. Wait, I take that back. I think I concluded at some point while living in San Francisco that I did not care much for the Oakland Raiders. I think it had something to do with the fact that I never met a Raiders fan that I liked and I met plenty that I didn't like.
Anyway, so here I am, a very enthusiastic fan of college football. About six or seven weeks ago, K.P. suggests that I should reconsider the NFL because, after all, that's one extra day of football on television. His logic was inescapably tight. He started following the Bears when he moved to Chicago and said that, if I'm going to live in Chicago, I should at least give the Bears a shot. So I did. It started with K.P. telling me about Rex Grossman's string of injuries and how the Chicagoans are kind of tired of waiting for him to perform. Then there was Urlacher, who is quite impressive. Finally, a couple of weeks ago, I was hooked when I discovered that the Bears actually have a fight song! It's a little silly, that and the melody is a little reminiscent of the USC song. But still, I think it's totally cool that these millionaire players get excited to see the fans singing the fight song.
So last night, I discovered that I cheering for the Bears. They were down 20 points, poor Mr. Grossman kind of sucked, and that Urlacher had so much talent he seemed to be single-handedly keeping the Cardinals from scoring (again). Maybe it's because I don't much care for Matt Whiner (do they hit too hard in the NFL, Matty-watty?), maybe it's because of the fight song, and maybe it's because they're comeback was somewhat magical. Last night, I was cheering for those spunky Chicago Bears and I liked it. Maybe there is a little bit of NFL fandom in me, after all.
PS: Even though I don't really like Matt Leinart, he did an outstanding job last night.
Anyway, so here I am, a very enthusiastic fan of college football. About six or seven weeks ago, K.P. suggests that I should reconsider the NFL because, after all, that's one extra day of football on television. His logic was inescapably tight. He started following the Bears when he moved to Chicago and said that, if I'm going to live in Chicago, I should at least give the Bears a shot. So I did. It started with K.P. telling me about Rex Grossman's string of injuries and how the Chicagoans are kind of tired of waiting for him to perform. Then there was Urlacher, who is quite impressive. Finally, a couple of weeks ago, I was hooked when I discovered that the Bears actually have a fight song! It's a little silly, that and the melody is a little reminiscent of the USC song. But still, I think it's totally cool that these millionaire players get excited to see the fans singing the fight song.
So last night, I discovered that I cheering for the Bears. They were down 20 points, poor Mr. Grossman kind of sucked, and that Urlacher had so much talent he seemed to be single-handedly keeping the Cardinals from scoring (again). Maybe it's because I don't much care for Matt Whiner (do they hit too hard in the NFL, Matty-watty?), maybe it's because of the fight song, and maybe it's because they're comeback was somewhat magical. Last night, I was cheering for those spunky Chicago Bears and I liked it. Maybe there is a little bit of NFL fandom in me, after all.
PS: Even though I don't really like Matt Leinart, he did an outstanding job last night.
posted by nugatory | 11:07 AM
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