NFL Discussion Thread: 2015
Nov 7, 2015 9:14:39 GMT -8
Post by Man in Black on Nov 7, 2015 9:14:39 GMT -8
Not NFL news...
But, my Clemson Tigers are #1, it's the first time since they won the title in 1981... and yes I'm plenty old enough to remember that whole season. We beat Nebraska in the Orange Bowl to go undefeated. Saw the Duke and WCU games in person, got William Perry's autograph... and got a little known Blue Devils offensive coordinator's autograph... Steve Spurrier! (Too bad I lost my autograph book).
Anyways... the Tigers play Florida State(16) today at 3:30 est. This is the last real threat to knock them out of the ACC championship game and the national championship playoffs. I don't get too excited about football anymore as any of my teams are rarely in this position anymore. Carolina in the SB was the last one. And in my lifetime of watching football I've seen my Dolphins lose twice... one heartbreaking one with Marino vs Montana and seen the Panthers lose to those who will not be named.
In my entire history of cheering for my favorite teams in my favorite sport those 81' Tigers are the only team to seal the deal. I remember them fondly, but I'm hungry... I find myself getting excited... wanting it... craving it more than in recent years past. Maybe, just maybe, that's because I can actually smell it, no taste it this time... because the endgame is legitimately attainable for a change.
So... GO TIGERS *hums Tiger Rag* beat those dreaded Seminoles and carry their carcasses into battle the rest of the season. Hold their severed heads high on a poke as you ride into Williams Brice stadium to devour your once (but no longer) mighty nemesis... the Gamechickens as you show them they are no longer relevant - you have bigger things to FRY! Then storm Charlotte, feathers and blood dripping from your teeth, to regain your rightful throne atop the ACC. And on to the playoffs where, win or lose, the phrase Clemsoning will fade into the past and the nation will once again FEAR THE ROAR!!!
But, my Clemson Tigers are #1, it's the first time since they won the title in 1981... and yes I'm plenty old enough to remember that whole season. We beat Nebraska in the Orange Bowl to go undefeated. Saw the Duke and WCU games in person, got William Perry's autograph... and got a little known Blue Devils offensive coordinator's autograph... Steve Spurrier! (Too bad I lost my autograph book).
Anyways... the Tigers play Florida State(16) today at 3:30 est. This is the last real threat to knock them out of the ACC championship game and the national championship playoffs. I don't get too excited about football anymore as any of my teams are rarely in this position anymore. Carolina in the SB was the last one. And in my lifetime of watching football I've seen my Dolphins lose twice... one heartbreaking one with Marino vs Montana and seen the Panthers lose to those who will not be named.
In my entire history of cheering for my favorite teams in my favorite sport those 81' Tigers are the only team to seal the deal. I remember them fondly, but I'm hungry... I find myself getting excited... wanting it... craving it more than in recent years past. Maybe, just maybe, that's because I can actually smell it, no taste it this time... because the endgame is legitimately attainable for a change.
So... GO TIGERS *hums Tiger Rag* beat those dreaded Seminoles and carry their carcasses into battle the rest of the season. Hold their severed heads high on a poke as you ride into Williams Brice stadium to devour your once (but no longer) mighty nemesis... the Gamechickens as you show them they are no longer relevant - you have bigger things to FRY! Then storm Charlotte, feathers and blood dripping from your teeth, to regain your rightful throne atop the ACC. And on to the playoffs where, win or lose, the phrase Clemsoning will fade into the past and the nation will once again FEAR THE ROAR!!!
