Football, We Have To Talk....

[tallglassowater]

We have been growing apart for a while now, and I think that it is for the best if we see other people. Now I want you to know that it isn't you....it's me. You have never been more popular. Scoring is way up and it seems like new records are being broken every year. But I need something more. See, something happened along the way and we just don't want the same things anymore. I mean...don't get me wrong...the offense is good. I mean really good. But I need more than that. You no longer complete me. Without the defense we just aren't whole anymore. All you care about is showing off and money, and because of that, half of you is dead. I loved you for everything you stood for, but you have made it clear that your priorities have changed. It's like I don't even recognize you anymore!

I no longer like me, when I am with you. I don't want to be angry all day long. Whenever we are together all I hear is whistles the entire time. Can't they see that we are trying to do something here? It's like we can't even go 2 minutes without the whistles blowing you up. And the worst part is that there is no real reason for it. Half the time it is completely uncalled for. You've become so sensitive in a way. It drives me to the point where I can't be around you anymore. Maybe some people don't mind their time together being constantly interrupted but not me. I am not that kind of man.

And while I am on the subject of constant interruption.... don't even get me started on this Fantasy of yours. Traditional team based leagues used to keep you satisfied, but I guess it's no longer enough for you. You cater everything to this multiple player and team debauchery. Call me old fashion, but I still believe that one team is enough for everybody. We used to just be happy to score, but now scoring doesn't matter... it has to be the right person who is scoring. Are we so spoiled that we must pick and choose now because just scoring is no longer getting it done?

Anyway, I have dragged this out long enough. We have had some great times, but football, I am breaking up with you.

PS.... Just so you hear it from me and not through the grape vine...there is someone else. We keep it casual but every other year or so, it is magical. We don't have expectations so I am always pleasantly surprised. Good luck out there. Be safe and maybe one day I will see you around.

[49rangER]

I don't think I'll ever stop watching. But I feel you man. Either way we should not have been in that position anyways. Game should have been over after the 3rd quarter maybe sooner.


(previously h0ckeysk83r)