I am stealing a few moments from getting ready for Abbey’s party because I think this message is THAT important. For most college football fans, today is like Christmas Eve. The anticipation is almost unbearable. Just thinking about tomorrow makes your heart swell with pride and feel like it’s about to burst. Many of you may have worn your school colors to work today. I know my man did. He special ordered an authentic jersey that is nice enough to wear to work on casual Fridays. He had an extra spring in his step this morning as he sauntered out the door.
Even the kids have caught the sniff of something special in the air around here: I caught Noah humming Bama’s fight song.
I’ve heard “Sweet Home, Alabama” on four different stations this morning.
I love football. I have a particular fondness for my Alma mater, Alabama. My husband recognizes that he has a rare blessing in that we can share this passion. However, I recognize that not all husbands have wives who appreciate the gridiron. Sure she may have a favorite team she enjoys watching, but can she enjoy game after game after game, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday? That woman is rare.
So. Here is what you must do, Football Fanatic. You must take your woman out TONIGHT! Pamper her, treat her extra special, buy her something she’s had her eye on, hold her, squeeze her, give all of your attention, but don’t talk about the games, line ups, spreads, or rankings. Just ignore that twitch in your brain for a few hours. Don’t go to a restaurant with televisions mounted every four feet in all directions. Tonight is all about your woman.
Then, tomorrow, when you’re up in the AM with your face painted and your colors on, your chips and snacks laid out, the fridge stocked, and your remote controls ready, maybe she’ll remember the night before and won’t feel so neglected. She’ll roll her eyes and grin rather than giving you that drive-by chewing. After all, she really is your first love. And most of us women understand that football is an obsession reserved for just a few months out of your year.
Though I can’t guarantee anything, I hope this helps.
And one more thing:
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Leslie Wiggins 
8 responses to “PSA for all the football fans”
Okay–I hope I am not messing up any game plans for tomorrow evening.
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Oh Leslie.You do know that women like you, who actually enjoy this time of year, make the rest of us look bad.I normally try to hide it from “The Man” that your type even exist. But I did let him read your post. Because I will use any excuse to be taken out to dinner.Wonder if he will take the hint.
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Joy, I hope he does!!!
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yes, I must confess how much I HATE football and how much I love the fact that my husband doesn’t care about it anymore! But you go girl! Your husband is blessed!
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I just don’t get football. A bunch of guys wearing tight pants that occasionally smack each other on the butt. Tee hee. Sorry.
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L.O.L.! Drive by chewing? Go Huskies! (the Washington State brand)
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DefinitionDrive-by chewing: when a woman “chews out” her husband as she’s walking through the room he is in as she is on her way to another roomI’ve seen one of these in action. They’re hilarious. I may have even performed one or two.
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I’m one that likes college football, too. I don’t care about pro football at all, but college is a whole other ball game (literally!). I won’t gloat over my team in your comments, however. You can stop by my place if you’re curious who we’re rooting for. You are definitely a special wife to be able to enjoy the obsession with your man.
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