Football

Here that word has many meanings.

Soccer - to most parts of the world.

Australians say Footy and are referring to Rugby (I think?)

Americans mean good old American Football.

Now, I'm not really a huge follower of football. I don't mind watching games, I have my teams I would prefer to win vs some others, but in general it's not too big of a deal. Most people from the rest of the world criticize American Football vs. Rugby. About how American Football is a sissy sport, the pads are stupid, it's boring, blah blah blah. I personally don't care. Right now I can only say I enjoy football more because I don't understand Rugby. My opinion could very well be changed though.

One thing I will always love about American Football is the atmosphere. You can't beat tailgating. Or Superbowl parties. You just can't.

I miss game days at Iowa State. Waking up at 5 am hearing people already making their way to the stadium. Even if we were expected to lose, no matter the weather the stands were always full of a Cyclone crowd and hopeful cheering.

Add that to the fact that uni (college) sports here are quite different than the NCAA. For my American friends, it's sort of like a club deal. I don't know, they're just not as big of a deal and don't quite have the atmosphere around them like it does back home. I miss home games at ISU.

So this weekend was the BIG game. Iowa State vs. University of Iowa. Cyclone vs. Hawkeyes.

Does anybody else find Cy's teeth weird or is that just me? I mean he's a bird, with teeth.
So anywho, while I didn't wake up at 8 am on a Sunday morning to stream the game (as all data costs money for my stupid internet), I did do my part to represent.

Sporting my Mom's retro jersey :)
Well we lost but at least we held our own.


Comments

Mom said…
Way to represent!! Even if you are half way around the world where nobody else would care. ;o) We missed you at our impromptu mini fam gathering.
September 16, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Jessica said…
I like his teeth! Makes him look much cooler and stronger than Herky.
September 20, 2013 at 8:22 AM
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