Football Season.

Its that time of the year!! The NFL season began last night, and I couldnt be more excited. I am a huge college football and NFL fan. If there is a game on TV, I will watch it. Period. I love how the state of Wisconsin backs the Packers, and I love the history of that franchise. I have to think the Packers have a really good chance at being good this year, as long as they stay healthy. I have lived in Wisconsin for all 21 years of my life, and am sad to say, I have never been to a Packer game. Tickets are just too hard to come by usually! Although.. tickets to the Packer-Viking game on Sunday Night Football are in the works. Hopefully!

I'm also a huge fan of Wisconsin Badger football. I have a few friends that play for them, and its fun to watch people I know play at that level. I find the college game a little bit more exciting than the NFL because I know all of those kids play because they love the sport, and do not get paid for it. Yes, I know most of them are on full scholarships, but I know that they play from their hearts and play for the pride in their school. I have two handfuls of friends that go to Wisconsin, and I love going to visit them for Badger gamedays. The atmosphere in that city is second to none when the Badgers play at home. There are people everywhere decked out in red and the smell of the cookouts filters throughout the city. Its such a cool experience to get, and I encourage everyone to head down to Madison on a gameday at some point in their lives!

Every year, when football rolls around, the same feelings come back to me. I MISS THIS SPORT. I played high school football, and had the opportunity to play at Ripon, but decided against playing two sports, as I am playing baseball too. But I loved the day leading up to games. Football is a game that is so emotional, and after it was over for me, those emotions have stuck with me. I flat out miss playing. Miss putting on my shoulder pads and helmet, and lacing up my cleats. But in the end, I guess thats why they put it on TV.. so those that miss playing, can enjoy watching!

Thats all for now. Lasts nights NFL opener sprung this entry, ha. Its Friday, Wisconsin plays tomorrow, the Packers on Sunday. Going to be a good weekend!