As we near the last – sniff – weekend of the NFL season to decide who is going to the Super Bowl, I realize that empty feeling is coming back. You dedicated fans know what I am talking about! It’s that feeling you get when your beloved jersey gets ripped, your lucky hat disappears, or the store is out of your favorite beer. Yep – that vacant, lonely feeling that begins to creep in this same time every year. Sure, we savor this last weekend and then spend two weeks planning for the big day. Afterward, we are numb and feign interest in the Pro Bowl, just kidding ourselves that it is an actual game.
This season has been pretty wild! I got to attend one game – in San Francisco – and it was electric! I was even more excited when I realized that it was Bryant Young’s last home game before retirement. I’ve been ultra-impressed with Brett Favre, David Garrard, LaDainian Tomlinson, and even Terrell Owens. We’ve seen great commercials, inspiring coaches, and the loss of iconic figures.
Pretty soon, March Madness will be upon us and then the start of the MLB season! While these are awesome events that I definitely look forward to, I can’t help but feel sad and long for the next NFL season. In the meantime, please don’t bother me tomorrow – I’ll be intently watching every play!
Keywords: Brett Favre, Bryant Young, LaDainian Tomlinson, March Madness, MLB, NFL, Pro Bowl, San Francisco, Super Bowl, Terrell Owens
