Is There Football On? (Please Say No!)
Ah, that question hangs in the air. That dreadful, looming question: Is there a preseason football game on tonight? It's a question I dread hearing.
Because, honestly, does anyone *really* get excited for preseason? I mean, besides the coaches frantically scribbling notes?
The Preseason Predicament
Don’t get me wrong, I love football. I live for Sundays spent yelling at the TV. I bleed the colors of my (often disappointing) team.
But preseason? It's like that watery soup your grandma makes. You appreciate the effort, but... it's just not the real thing.
We’re subjected to a blurry mix of players we've never heard of. They're battling for roster spots. The starters play, like, one drive. What's the point?
My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves)
Okay, here it comes. My deeply unpopular opinion: Preseason football is largely a waste of time.
There, I said it. Feel free to yell at your screen.
I understand the "reps" argument. Players need to get in shape. They need to practice plays. But couldn't we just, you know, *practice*?
Do we really need to subject ourselves to watching a bunch of guys we'll never see again? They're running around in a glorified scrimmage? I think not!
The Case for Staying In
Instead of enduring the preseason, I propose a better option. Let's all stay inside.
We can binge-watch that show we've been meaning to see. Maybe learn a new skill. Catch up on sleep!
Imagine the possibilities! The world is your oyster when you choose to avoid watching blurry, low-stakes football.
Alternatives to Pigskin
Seriously, there are so many other things to do. Go to a movie.
Read a book. Call your mom! Anything is better than forcing yourself to care about a game where the outcome is utterly meaningless.
Think of it: No anxiety over missed tackles. No agonizing over dropped passes. Just pure, unadulterated relaxation.
The Real Deal is Coming (Eventually)
I know, I know. Football season is around the corner. I'm excited too!
I'm counting down the days until Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are back in action. I’m dreaming of those nail-biting finishes and unbelievable catches.
But let's not rush things. Let's savor the last few weeks of peace and quiet before the madness begins. The real football is right around the corner.
So, Is There a Game On?
Back to the original question. Is there a preseason game on tonight? Probably.
But that doesn’t mean you have to watch it! Choose wisely, my friends.
Choose the path of relaxation. Choose the path of sanity. Choose literally anything else.
In Conclusion (and a Plea)
Look, I'm just saying, let's not get too hyped up about games that don't count.
Let's save our energy for the regular season. Let’s conserve our cheers for the games that truly matter.
So please, for the love of all that is holy in the world of sports, let there not be a preseason football game on tonight. My sanity depends on it!
