What is this truly American phenomenon? Well, it’s a game of football of course. Not really a game using the foot, like soccer. This is a running, throwing, catching, blocking, tackling, scoring game completely different than soccer. While the object of soccer is to not catch the ball or touch it with your hands unless you’re the goalkeeper. The foot comes into play when the ball needs to be punted, kicked off, or used to kick a point after a touchdown. Got it? Simple really. The object: Who can score the most points via touchdowns (6 pts), field goals (3 pts) or points after (1 or sometimes 2). That determines the winner and bragging rights.
Basically, careers, (no legends), are made or destroyed depending on the play of the players, coaches, and the outcome of the game. There are winners and losers depending on which team scores the most points. However, the real winners are the sports betting houses or bookies if on the right side of the bet. And the advertisers!
Like soccer, there are 2 teams competing in the game.
The truth is, it’s really a battle between two great teams that are dominant on one side of the ball and very close to it on the other side. Now, there’s one more question: Who wants it more?
That’s what it is and where we’re at right now. Who wants it more, who will get the lucky bounce, the most yards run or passed, the most touchdowns, the fewest yards allowed, etc. The answer will usually come between 9-10:00 PM CST barring overtime.
To prepare to watch, stock the fridge with alcoholic beverages, appetizers that can be zapped quickly in a microwave and various munchies. Also, buy the biggest tv you can afford. As this is the biggest and last football game of the year, you don’t want to miss this one. It should prove to be one of the best. Even if not a football fan, don’t forget the commercials. That’s right. Some people just watch because of the commercials that appear on screen. Some ads take on a life of their own.
The half-time show generates some interest depending on who’s performing. Count on some disappointment no matter who headlines this year’s entertainment. Granted, it’s difficult to please 125 million viewers!
No matter who you root for, you will know who has bragging rights for the next season. We’ll know who the best is this football year. Stay tuned, my friend. Stay tuned.
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