Was watching a show last night and the particular episode was set in the fall and centered on a high school homecoming football game. It left me longing for the upcoming season. There's just nothing like those crisp fall days, windows open, football on the TV. Particularly coming on the heels of last season, which was disjointed all around. From the Covid setback to the season, to the starting QB debacle, to the overall awfulness of the team, to the lacking atmosphere at the games, to the apparent inevitability that our HC was going to be replaced (or the horrific thought that he might not be). It was just a lost season. The first season in my life since I started watching football when I really didn't care. My interest last year was lower than during our 1-21 streak.
I am so looking forward to an overall return to normalcy. Getting the season started on time. Fans in the stands. A new staff. If my interest last year was 0, it's a 10 this year. I know many are down on the Beamer hire, but I'm eager to see what he and this staff can do. There's no question he's brought some energy and enthusiasm that was lacking. Hopefully we see that translate on the field. We should get the season off to a fun start over Eastern Illinois before reality sets in, but it'll be nice to kick back that first week and watch a low stress game.
80 days and counting.
I am so looking forward to an overall return to normalcy. Getting the season started on time. Fans in the stands. A new staff. If my interest last year was 0, it's a 10 this year. I know many are down on the Beamer hire, but I'm eager to see what he and this staff can do. There's no question he's brought some energy and enthusiasm that was lacking. Hopefully we see that translate on the field. We should get the season off to a fun start over Eastern Illinois before reality sets in, but it'll be nice to kick back that first week and watch a low stress game.
80 days and counting.