And last Saturday the college I went to, The University of Houston held their annual “Red & White” game. It was basically a glorified practice game which was held on campus, open to the public, and free. So when you throw in the “free” word and “football” together, well the kids and I just had to go to it.
I dragged the kids (no not literally, they were happy to go) to my old school and watched the best two hours of my life since the Superbowl. You see I got to see FOOTBALL being played, live and in person. Yes I know I am into football like a crack addict is into crack, but I was able to get my fix.
We took in the sights and sounds of the game. The hitting, the cheering, the sounds of the ball hitting the ground, the whistles, and all of the sounds of the game in its purest form were heard. And for two hours last Saturday, it was great to have my old friend back.
The kids had such a great time that they have even semi talked me into buying season tickets for the upcoming season.
Well until August my old friend, I shall miss you.
You're so lucky to have this on your doorstep, how much is it to get into a college football game normally.
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ReplyDeleteFootball...
When I finally started liking it, all the teams from LA moved away.
Now, I'm living in a town where you're either a Broncos fan or a Seahawks fan...
And people wonder why I like the Panthers.
C'mon August!!! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThat made me remember how much I miss college football season. Come soon fall, come soon! Sounds like a pretty perfect day to me!
ReplyDeleteSo cool that you get to do these things with your kids. I am one of those wives that enjoys watching football on tv with my hubby - only he is a Dallas Fan and I root for Pittsburg.
ReplyDeleteLove some college football. GO SEC!!!
ReplyDelete@ Lurker, yes I am lucky. It is normally 10-50 bucks for a ticket depending on where you sit.
ReplyDelete@ Lost, yea I can see your problem.
@ Dr, I am so ready for it.
@ Randomgirl, I can't wait for fall. It was a perfect day.
@ Laughingmom, Oh I feel sorry for you that your spouse is a Cowboys fan. Have you tried taking him to therapy to get him over that?
@ Rosie, same here.
Alabama has their spring game "A-Day" on Saturday, and I'll be there! Can't wait! Roll Tide. :)
ReplyDeletecollege football is still exciting, cuz they only pay like, sofew, of the players, the rest are there cuz they want to be...
ReplyDeletedamn..i think i may be a bit cynical...
OT - he's allowed at least one fault...
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a live football game.
ReplyDeleteAugust? You wish. Aren't they still locked in some contract bullshit or something like that?
ReplyDeleteYour kids don't have to work hard to convince you to get those tickets, I'm guessing.
ReplyDeletePS Nice pic of some tight ends.
xoRobyn
@ Stephanie, that is cool you will have fun.
ReplyDelete@ Bruce, that is so very true.
@ Laughingmom, ok I will give him that one fault.
@ Brandy, you don't know what you are missing.
@ Mrs Hyde, that is the NFL players not the college ones.
@ Robyn, that is true. And you are welcome.
Honeyman only pays attention to see who has a chance in the pros and who will do great.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we could drag Kiddo to a game.
Glad you had fun.
Sports of any kind is so much more exciting when you get to see it in person. And I love watching (some) sports on TV, so I can't tell you how envious I am right now. And you just can't beat free entertainment for the kids! :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't care less about what the prima donnas in the NFL decide. Get me some college football. Now THERE'S entertainment!
ReplyDelete@ Ruth, well at least there is some football in your house.
ReplyDelete@ Hannah, yes that is so true. And no you can't beat free entertainment.
@ Al, yep they have pissed me off too.
You've been thinking of crack too? I think it's a mass-media conspiracy. (:
ReplyDeleteyep football my hubby just worked the orange and blue game at the UF
ReplyDeleteBut but but...I only just got hockey figured.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day with your kids.
I can't watch football until after NBA is over. It's just not right...haha.
ReplyDeleteI so am in baseball mode now. haha Though I'm happy you guys had a blast!
ReplyDeleteHockey.
ReplyDeletePlayoffs.
Canucks.
That is all.
@ Anna, it must be a conspiracy.
ReplyDelete@ Becca, that is cool.
@ Mynx, it is ok we can school you up on this game as well.
@ Barb, you can watch both.
@ Copyboy, I am into baseball as well. Hell what am I saying, I like all sports.
@ Joy, I know the playoffs are here. My Pens start tomorrow night.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused--it's still hockey season...what is this talk of football? *shakes head* Men.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you had such a brilliant time, OT. :)
ReplyDeleteLSU football is one of the things I really miss over here. And, I agree about the sounds of the game. I love the crunch of pads on pads.
ReplyDeleteWe are well into rubgy season over here. The Aussie is delighted, but I'll take my Tigers any day.
@ Jewels, yes it is still hockey season, but the #1 sport is football and well it takes priority.
ReplyDelete@ Katsidhe, thank you very much.
@ Cajun, the funny thing about this day was that as soon as we got home from UofH we turned on the tv to watch the LSU spring game.
Ahh football... one of the greatest excuses to get drunk and belligerent that was ever invented.
ReplyDelete@ Cake, that is so true.
ReplyDeleteYep, I love when it starts re-emerging. It's like food for the soul. And, gotta say, football in general makes me friskier than ever. Dang, I love football.
ReplyDelete@ Virgin, yes it is. I agree with you.
ReplyDeleteLike a good neighbor state farm is there
ReplyDeleteWith a giant stuffed panda bear...
If you didn't get my comment look on the ads of the bleachers. :P
@ Ditz, I got the joke. The funny thing is that me and my kids made those jokes when we were there.
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