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The Boys of Fall

September 15, 2011 | Uncategorized

 

If you have known me for any length of time, you know I am a huge football fan. More specifically, the “Bayou Bengals” LSU Tigers, and the “WHO DAT” New Orleans Saints. Growing up in South Louisiana, going to many Saints games, it is just in my blood. Through thick and thin, bags covering our heads, to super bowl champs, I love football. On Sunday, my husband knows better than to to try carry on a conversation with me unless it’s in between the late game and the Sunday night game. It is THAT bad. We rush home from church to catch kickoff, and I refused to go to a Super bowl party when the Saints won 2 years ago because I didn’t want anyone to talk to me, so I could focus on the game. Awful, right? I think I was supposed to be a boy. But I don’t like mud. yuck.

Saturday is all about college Game Day and afternoon naps. There is just something about taking a nap with football on in the background. Oh, and There is ALWAYS someone playing you can cheer for (GO SEC!) When I am in Disney world and one of my teams is playing, you bet I will LEAVE whatever park I am in to go watch the game. On our honeymoon, we watched the Saints in the playoffs with Wishes fireworks going on outside our window. Best. night. ever.

You can bet when I pack my suitcase for my upcoming trip it will have Saints Jerseys and LSU t-shirts for game day, and the days after. I find it hilarious that I like football more than my husband, and he played the dang sport for like 10 years! So you can bet when I found this clip from Ellen, that I just HAD to share it with you guys. I have watched it three times and it puts me into hysterical laughing fits every time.

HILARIOUS! I am so excited to see where the Saints will go this year, and how LSU will do missing our starting quarterback, eekk! Doing ok so far! Check out these past posts I have done on the Saints to see how deep my obsession goes:

Football? Football!

Superbowl Baby!

Drew Brees is my Hero

‘Aints No More!

I promise we are normal…right…

Bobby refers to Drew Brees as my boyfriend. Seriously. He will ask “so what time does your boyfriend play today?” and I know exactly what he means. I did a review on his book Coming Back Stronger also. I wrote more posts about the Saints, but those are the best ones.  Football is one of the reasons I just love fall. Now if only the weather would drop below 90 degrees…

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Last night Bobby and I had to deal with some personal issues I can’t really talk about, so we were to drained to go to the gym so we took the pups on a nice long walk instead. So what if I am taking it easy this week. I could use a good cut back week.

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QOTD: Do you prefer college football or pro? What team are you cheering for this year? Any other crazy fans out there like me?

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  1. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    September 15, 2011 at 6:45 am

    I haven’t cared about football since college (University of Maryland!) and even that, I went for the social aspect not the game. But suddenly this year, I’ve started wishing to become a football fan if only for the camaraderie and team spirit. Yea, it’s still not about the sports. 😉

    • Heather says

      September 15, 2011 at 9:48 am

      haha! the social aspect is good, too!

  2. Jenny says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:34 am

    I’m with you on the love of football…but you’re cheering for the wrong conference (j/k – I try not to “go there” with friends – just some good natured ribbing). Sounds like you’re as fanatical about LSU as I am about Texas! Have you seen the Disney LSU shirts? I have one of the Longhorn Mickey ones and love it! We’re actually headed to L.A. tomorrow for the UT v. UCLA game on Saturday then going to DL on Sunday – one guess what I’ wearing Sunday! :o)

    Loving football season so far – it’s my favorite time of year!

    • Heather says

      September 15, 2011 at 9:47 am

      yes I have, I want one of those shirts! have FUN going to DL!

  3. Emily says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:55 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE football! My husband (who also played – just HS tho) tells his friends that if they want to know anything about NCAA or NFL ball or chat about football, to talk to me 😉

    I’m a Bengals (WHO DEY! HAHA) and Ohio State fan (hangs head in shame – sorta. I’m an alumni, so I still love ’em!) and my favorite season is football season! 🙂

    • Heather says

      September 15, 2011 at 9:47 am

      it baffles me that he played all those years but doesn’t really seem to care to watch much now!

  4. Jen says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Yay football! You well know that I feel the same way as you, and Jeff is the same as Bobby haha. We’re going to the Clemson/Auburn game this weekend, but of course, it will not be nearly as entertaining as my Giants. Though I have a bad feeling about them this year anyway 🙁

    • Heather says

      September 15, 2011 at 9:47 am

      oh I loathe auburn…

  5. KristynKG says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:19 am

    My husband is a crazy fan like you, only his team is Florida State. big game this weekend vs. Oklahoma!! Our fall Saturday’s are 100% scheduled around game time. As for pro football–it’s an “every game is important to watch” thing at our house since he plays fantasy football. I ask him about his players and pay attention enough so that I at least sound intelligent when I talk about the game, but I wouldn’t schedule my weekend around kickoff. But I do love going to a college football game! there is just something about the rush that comes from being in the stands with 80,000 other people cheering for your boys!

    • Heather says

      September 15, 2011 at 9:46 am

      haha yes I know all about that game! when we drive to disney we stop halfway in Tallahassee and I went to book a hotel monday and everything was BOOKED! lol!

  6. Megan says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Sorry…I’m a University of Michigan fan…Go Blue! As for NFL, I just can’t watch it. College football is so much better. I do have a slight obsession with Texas too – but I think it’s because of Bevo 😉

    • Heather says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:24 pm

      you can’t watch NFL at all? why not?! I would die without it I think lol!

      • Megan (@runningtoprize) says

        September 17, 2011 at 7:07 am

        Well, my home state team is the Lions – and they haven’t exactly had stellar seasons recently 😉 I was a fan of the Colts when Tony Dungy coached them to a Super Bowl win – and sort of have a crush on Peyton Manning. Just maybe. But there’s something about college football that makes it so much more exciting than NFL…

  7. jude says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Yay, football! Between high school games on Friday night, college on Saturday (Go, Army! Go, BC!) and pro (usually) on Sunday (GO, BILLS!!!), it’s the only time I actually sit still to watch tv (well, not counting March Madness – Go, Providence!). From my team choices, you can tell I’m not a southerner! LOL. The loudest fans last Friday night were the team moms. Yay, us!!

    • Heather says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      haha go moms!

  8. Tara @ texasrunnergirl.com says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    OMG that Ellen clip was hilarious!!! I love Ellen! I like football but I don’t really have a “team”. Houston has the Texans and we all know how good they are. My college was kinda small and I’m not even sure if we had a football team.

    • Heather says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      the Texans aren’t doing so bad so far this year!

  9. Liz @ Southern Charm says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Hey! I just came across your blog! I’m a New Orleans girl myself. I was raised to love the Saints, and I still do. In college I went to LSU … that’s where I fell in love with LSU football. College football, in particular SEC football is my favorite sport … EVER.

    Oh, and since it’s game day and all … Geaux Tigers!!

    • Heather says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      awesome!!! I didn’t go to LSU but my sister did, but we have been huge fans long before that of course. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!

  10. Kristin says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Go Pats! The New England Patriots are my team! Wes Welker is my favorite player. There is nothing like the beautiful aromas of Fall along with the sounds of whistles blowing in the background. Gotta love it!

  11. Emily says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I love football!! And I agree – taking a nap with football on in the background is the best! I’m a University of Washington fan (Go Dawgs!) and a Seahawks fan, although this year isn’t shaping up to be our best. I’m a new Titans fan with their acquisition of both Jake Locker (love!!) and Matt Hasselbeck.

  12. Brittany says

    September 15, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Football College! I don’t really like to watch football with other girls, they ask too many questions! I tell people if you have questions or need to talk, do it during time-outs, half-time, or when the game is over!

    • Heather says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:22 pm

      haha yes there are plenty of commercials for talking.

  13. Kate says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I love football season its one of my favorite times of year, im definitely more into college football though!

  14. Katie A. says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    I’m more of a football fan than my husband as well. While I like the Saints, I LOVE me some SEC football. In particular LSU! GEAUX TIGERS! So glad to hear I’m not the only girl out there who hates going to someone elses house to watch a game, because I don’t want people trying to talk to me or distracting me from the game…I just want to be able to pay attention to the game!

    • Heather says

      September 16, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      ahaha glad I’m not the only one!

  15. Rene Whiteley says

    September 17, 2011 at 7:21 am

    our tigers had me biting my finger nails on Thursday night. I think that Lee is going to turn out okay! Geaux Tigers!!

    • Heather says

      September 18, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      I know I was nervous about him but he’s doing well!

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