The new logo for the former Arkansas State Indians
So the Olympics were a blast… but now it’s time for football. College kicks off tonight with high school ball to follow tomorrow. The pros are wrapping up their final preseason games and my fantasy lineup has been set for two solid weeks.
One game I’m excited about this weekend is Arkansas State University (my first school and still my favorite team – think of me as a Cubs fan, only more rare) taking on Texas A&M at College Station on Saturday.
It will be the first game with our new mascot, and I’m finally coming around on the whole Red Wolves thing. If it boosts our profile in the world of college sports, bring it on.
The Aggies are favored by 19 points. I’d like to get a piece of that action. I don’t think they can cover.
Football season fires me up because it’s one of the first signs that the summer is ending and autumn, my favorite season, is on it’s way.
I’ve developed quite a few autumn traditions over the past few years and it’s really helped make the season fun. Here are a few.
- Fantasy football in the Lonestar League (with yours truly, 3X Champion).
- Reading “Autumn Begins In Martin’s Ferry, Ohio” by James Wright (one of my favorite poems… I read it in high school and always think of it when autumn comes around).
- Our annual trip to Screams.
- Staying up to watch Sunday night football and chatting with Graham and Dad on the cell phone.
- Hitting the sideline of the first home football game with my photographers to give them some one-on-one pointers.
- The first trip around in the truck with the windows down to let in the crisp, chilly air and the autumn smell of burning wood.
- The switch back to Central Standard Time and watching it grow darker, earlier.
- Decorating my apartment for Halloween and watching the live Ghost Hunters special on SciFi.
- Meeting coworkers for dinner after school at Angelina’s or Razoo’s for some warm, spicy food.
- Heading to Texas Stadium for the Battle of the Ax.
This post was a little bit on the loose side, but I am just ready for fall. How about you?
I’m with ya kiddo!! I have been ready for Autumn since before the summer began! I can’t wait for my firewood to arrive, for that first north nip to blow across my face, and of course, to travel up to New England and take in the sights! I love Fall AND Winter! It is the best time of the year!!!!!!!! I love football too, but not as much as you, your dad, and your brother. (I’m not sure there are bigger fans than ya’ll.)
By: Mom on August 28, 2008
at 7:47 pm
Can ASU pull the upset tomorrow against the Aggies???? I’m thinking this year’s Appalachian State!
By: Dru on August 29, 2008
at 1:14 pm
You nailed it Dace. Way to prognosticate, man!
By: firstpersonshooter on August 31, 2008
at 1:29 pm