Why the NFL is so great

The National Football League. One of the most watched professional sports in the world. What a great piece of entertainment for us! But wait a second, is it really for all of us? As most of you know, I'm engaged to Molly Komlofske. I watch football a lot and get really excited for games. It's really sad, though, when Molly says something like "eww, football again?" I try to explain to her why football is so great, but sometimes I don't think I'm getting through to her. Maybe if I make a list, she'll have a visual as to why football's so great. This can be for all those non-football loving girls, too!

1. It's a sport.
2. It takes great skill to play your position well.
3. Plays have a lot of components to it. Everybody must know everyone's assignment. Lots of memorization is required.
4. Guys running at full speed to tackled another guy.
5. It's so unpredictable. Just because a team is ranked higher than the other, doesn't mean they're going to win.
6. It's an adrenaline rush. A kickoff return for 108 yards to win the game just gets you going!
7. It's something the whole family can watch.
8. So much tradition is involved.
9. It changes constantly! Players retire, get drafted, get cut, get hurt, holdout on a contract, etc. Coaches get fired or retire. Rules are also changing to make the game safer (not exactly a fan of all the new rules).
10. Teams can score three touchdowns within 70 seconds (check the Michigan-Notre Dame game from this weekend)
11. The Super Bowl is one of the most watched events on national/world television.
12. You can eat junk food during the game! It's 100% acceptable!
13. The sounds of a big hit is music to the ears.

There are so much more, but those are some of the big reasons why the NFL is so awesome. I just ask all you lovely ladies out there give the NFL another chance. Watch a game with your boyfriend, fiance, husband, or just a group of friends. It's all so exciting!