Glory Days

Last Wednesday night Melissa was gone for a little while and Owen was already in bed. So I found myself at home not in the mood to read a book or watch tv. I needed something that didn't require much brain activity. So I pulled out some old college football highlight films. There I was, laying on my couch living my glory days all over again. I'll admit, it was fun to travel down nostalgia lane and relive some of those moments. I had forgotten some of my old teammates and the fun we had at practice and especially during the games.

So it got me thinking, what do I miss the most about college football? And what are the things I don't miss at all?

Miss - The thrill of a touchdown
Don't Miss - The disappointment of a missed conversion

Miss - The smell of the freshly cut field
Don't Miss - The stench of the locker room

Miss - Victory!
Don't Miss - Defeat

Miss - Looking into the defense and just knowing you've got them beat
Don't Miss - Looking into the defense and realizing that you're double teamed

Miss - Game day
Don't Miss - Practice

Miss - Friendships made and nourished during the season
Don't Miss - Playing with knuckleheads who never put forth the effort

Miss - Strapping up and knocking some heads
Don't Miss - Getting my head knocked

Miss - Coach Kessinger (He's still alive, I just miss him as a coach)