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Top 8 Things I've Missed About Football Season

The Things I Have Missed the Most During the Off Season

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Top 8 Things I've Missed About Football Season

For this week, I thought I would write an article in honor of the first NFL (and the first Panther) game of the year. Here are the top 8 things I have missed the most about football season:

1. All the excitement.

On Thursday night, the night of the opening NFL game, the air was full of anticipation for one of the most watched sports in America. When football begins, so does the long awaited anticipation of what this season could mean for your team.

2. The football food.

Almost as exciting as the game itself is the prospect of eating all the food associated with football. You might not be consuming the healthiest of foods, but they sure are tasty and fun to eat in front of the TV.

3. The trash talking.

Half of the fun associated with football comes from the rivalries with other teams. Let's face it; it's amazing to watch your team beat someone else and to tell your doubting friends that you were right about the impending victory all along.

4. Seeing everyone wearing team colors

On Thursday, it was like taking a breath of fresh air to see everyone sporting jerseys and football paraphernalia once again. This part of everyone's wardrobe has finally been dusted off for another go round this season.

5. Talking with random people about your team.

There is also an amazing sense of community that blossoms during football season. You can be in the grocery store, on the bus, or in a restaurant and become instant friends with someone because they are also fans of your team. By just wearing the team colors, you are opening yourself up to conversations with random strangers about strategies and an impromptu analysis of the game.

6. Elation when your team wins.

When your team wins, almost nothing in the world can compare to the euphoria you feel. When you are completely dedicated and invested in a team, their wins feel like your wins. They are a part of you. Thus, when they win, you have also won a tremendous victory.

7. Hope when your team loses.

Even when your team loses the game, you have an enduring hope that next week will be better. You know that no matter what you will love your team, and you choose to believe that next week will be a victory. Next week will be a step closer to the playoffs.

8. Love for the game.

Win or lose, the main thing that drives the anticipation and excitement of football season is a love of the game. Whether the amazing play is made by your team or not, you still appreciate the skill it took to execute. Whether or not your team is playing tonight, you still appreciate that football is on TV. Enjoy this season, everyone, and remember that love of the game is what is really important.

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