NFL

Today is the first Sunday of the 2010 National Football League season.   I used to pride myself on my "take it or leave it " view of this sport. In fall I would prefer to go golfing than sit in on a nice day and watch football.  Even in winter I would cook, go shopping. Live a balanced life.  (Play-offs not included)

I was a reasonable fan.  Last year while in Paris, I discovered a program on the internet called AUDIO PASS. For only $29.99, I could listen to every NFL game, the identical broadcast that is on the radio.  I could get WTMJ radio 620 in Milwaukee, same as if is was in Kohler. Same people....Wayne Larabee, Larry McCarren.  While there was a 7 hour time difference, I did get to follow about 7-8 games during the season. So, I decided to check it out again this season. Living in the UK now, the time difference was less, I could catch the first game and still go to bed in decent time.

• Well...first of all the price went to $39.99. How can something go up 33% in one year ? I'm not going to pay that !
• Then I went to check the Packers schedule. As it turns out, due to my travel , Monday Night Football, Sunday Night Football and time I am in the US, I was only going to be able to listen to 5 games, maybe 6 depending... 

So I decided not to join. I reasoned that there is a section of the NFL site that allows me to casually follow the progress of the games. No live broadcast, but pretty immediate.

So, tonight, after dinner, I logged on to NFL.com and began to follow the scores. Well, immediately I see the Texans blowing out the Colts...13 - 0 after a quarter and a half. Was'sup with that ??? 

Then the Lions leading the Bears ...wow, that would be an upset. I wonder what is happening ?

OK, I lasted until just before  half time and then broke down. I am now listening to the Bear/ Lions game. But, it is OK, I can quit anytime...its just that now my heart rate is more regular, there is a warm aura surrounding me, I am at peace with the world. 

Not a problem ....I can turn it off anytime.

NFL  - Need a Fix Listening