Thursday, February 15, 2007

How many more days?

A while ago I came up with a theory that looked deep in the heart and soul of human beings. It was an idea so perspective shattering it that is works on a vast majority of the people its tried on. The rest just don't realize consciously they are doing it.

The epiphany was that everyone was counting down the days to something. It can be anything, something as simple as Friday, or bigger like graduation.

People are always looking forward the the next event in their lives. It is what drives and motivates us all. We would not work if there weren't something to look forward to in the end.

As I have observed when people are asked, "So, how many more days?" They usually reply, "To what?" Don't give them a goal and the person will give you one, one they usually have the answer down to the exact day.

So tell me, "How many more days?"

Friday, February 02, 2007

The Big Game

I must admit I have not been this excited about the big game since Denver played Green Bay several years ago. I think the main reason I'm looking forward to the game is I know its going to be close, and both teams I really like.

The main thing about this game is that it reminds me of a game played around the same time 21 years ago. Starring one of the team playing this weekend. That game was one of the first big games I can remember watching as a child. We didn't have a big party. I had my own chair in front of the TV and we had homemade pizza. Plus, I was able to watch one of my childhood heroes battle it out on TV.

I had everything William Perry. I had books, movies, jerseys and posters. He was one of the rocks of the sport for many years. One of the main reasons I was a young fan was because he was a defensive player. Every year we hear about quarterback and wide receivers and their record breaking stats but no defensive player is ever raised to the status of some quarterbacks. Except William Perry.

Why this relates to today is because its happening again. Nothing against Chicago's offensive players nowadays, but the biggest name on that team is a defensive player. Brian Urlacher is channeling the "Monsters of the Midway" attitude that Chicago had back in '85. He is the symbol of the Chicago team in papers and media across the country.

I'm glad to see both teams in the big game I know both teams deserve to win it. If they could leave tied I would be just as excited for both.