the most wonderful time of the year...

the day after tomorrow...it begins. the NBA finished up a while back, so did hockey. it was a World Cup year, so that was cool (if you're into that) and that's over with too. thank goodness baseball is nearing the end of its infernal summer dominance (i honestly tried this year, and although i learned a lot about America's most boring sport -and coincidentally what keeps james in the living room and me upstairs or out in the evenings- i think i like it even less after giving it a shot). sure the tigers are doing great, and i definitely will support them in their run for the pennant...but i'm also the kind of person who is content just looking at the final scores or just the 9th inning (last night againt the yankees was a great one). but i digress...

they don't play 20 games, 82 games, or 162 games...just 12. each game counts more than most other sports, and a single loss can sometimes make or break a team's season, depending on when it happens, and who deals it out. the rivalries are extreme, and attendance higher than all other sports.

the day after tomorrow...college football returns, and the Michigan Wolverines open up their season at The Big House...to the roar of over 107, 501 fans.
the students are returning, central campus is chaotic, and ann arbor regains it's mini-metropolis status...the greatest season in sports (in my opinion...and that of many others) and quite possibly the best time of the year begins. GO BLUE!!! <:><

music:

"Ready Steady Go" - Paul Oakenfold

"Kill Bill theme" - Hotei

pic:

there's nothing like the brand new set of season tickets to the Big House and maize student t-shirt...