leather in the weather
Leather in the Weather During the fall and winter, football fans celebrate the weekends ritualistically. With pork rinds in hand, the armchair quarterback guides his team through every play, screaming directions out to each player; telling the coach what plays to call. They forget all troubles of the past week and see only football. Wives tell their husbands to take out the trash, but to no avail. The men hear only the voice of the commentator, the link between the quiet suburbs and the sold out stadiums. During halftime, viewers use the time to reload on snacks, and perhaps unload a few unmentionables. They then return to their recliner furrow and wait for more action while viewing highlights of other games from around the country.Nothing goes better together than football and autumn. The two make a better pair than peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, love and marriage, or even (dare I say it) a horse and carriage. They compliment each other better than a guy trying to get a girl in bed on prom night. As the season approaches, football starts to flow through your veins; you can hear the roar of the crowd. Young boys go nowhere without a football in hand; old men reminisce the glory days. Betting pools start up
at work. Fans pick up their season tickets. Tailgaters empty burgers and hot dogs from the shelves, as they prepare for the weeks ahead. When the ref finally tosses the coin, you almost burst with anticipation and excitement. Time has come for both brotherhood and war. Football has arrived! The weather during the fall relates to Baby Bear's porridge: not too hot, not too cold, but just right. It allows for the players to give their maximum effort. There are no cramps from the heat, or any tight muscles because of the cold. There are no winter flurries, or any summer showers. Crisp fall air in a player's lungs compares to high-octane premium in a '62 Corvette: the players take it in like fuel. Slight breezes swirl around the ball as it spirals through the air, somewhat altering its flight, yet still allowing it to fall (no pun intended) into the players awaiting hands. At this time, football plays at its best. Not only does the weather allow the players to perform at their best, it also allows for the fans, the driving force of the game, to cheer on their team with full gusto. No summer heat. No winter cold. Just pure football excitement. With such a climate, the Dog Pound of Cleveland can don their full garb; the Cheeseheads of Green Bay can proudly display their wedge; the Gators of Florida can superciliously do the chomp; the Hogs of Washington can strap on their snouts without any regret. They have waited for this since January, and nothing will keep them from rooting for their favorite team. The fans contribute to the team as much as the quarterback or coach, chanting for their players; cursing the others; rising
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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