The Struggle is Real: Watching Football Can Be a Chore
As I sit here watching a lackluster first half of football, I’m reminded of my own personal strategy for enjoying sports. If the game starts to get under my skin, I simply turn it off. Life’s too short to be miserable, right? But, unfortunately, that’s not an option when you’re tasked with watching football for work.
I’ve always been a casual fan, never getting too invested in any particular team. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen too many die-hard fans miserable more often than not. Sports are meant to be entertaining, and if they’re not, then what’s the point?
As I watch the game unfold, I find myself getting frustrated with the team’s performance. It’s like being forced to watch a bad movie – you can’t look away, but you wish you could. The quarterback’s passes are floating, the defense is non-existent, and I’m left wondering how they got to this point.
But, I’m not going to lie, I’m secretly hoping for a comeback. Maybe if I write about how terrible they’re playing, it’ll somehow reverse the curse and they’ll end up winning. Yeah, I know, it’s a long shot.
You know what’s better than the NFL? College football! It’s less serious, less high-stakes, and just more fun. I can cheer for my mediocre teams without losing sleep over it. And let’s be real, there are so many great games to watch, like Pitt vs West Virginia or Missouri vs Boston College. I even stumbled upon an Eastern Michigan vs Jacksonville State game that went into double overtime – it was a blast!
Back to the NFL, though. I still can’t wrap my head around how scouts thought Bryce Young was the clear number one pick. He looks like he belongs in middle school, not the pros. Anthony Richardson, on the other hand, has a cannon for an arm and looks the part, even if he might end up being a bust.
As I wrap up this rant, I’m crossing my fingers that the team will somehow manage to turn it around. But, let’s be real, it’s not looking great. And to all you fans out there, remember, Week 2 is the biggest overreaction week in sports. Don’t get too caught up in the hype – players will get hurt, new stars will emerge, and teams will go on hot and cold streaks. By Week 11, we’ll look back on these early games and laugh at how little we knew.
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