Monday, February 5, 2007

Post Super Bowl

For the longest time I have never understood American football. A bunch of big men in unattractive uniforms rushing into each other. In my eyes the game lacked the style, finesse, drama and hotness of the beautiful game otherwise known as soccer. So when I got invited to a super bowl barbeque party, I was going only for the food and to chat with the the other ladies who weren't into football either. When halftime came around I went to watch because of Prince, who manages to be the only man who has insane sex appeal even though he is only 5"3, wears high heels and loves purple (go figure). After a magnificent performance by Prince, I stuck around. Lucky for me there was a gentleman who actually took the time and explained the game to me (had this been the final game of the World Cup and someone stopped to ask me questions I would've punched them.) Once I realised how the game worked, I saw how sophisticated football is. It's basically really rough chess but once I figured out who to watch and when I got into the game. I was also doubly glad to hear I was watching a historic game. Tony Dungy is the first black coach to win the Super Bowl!!!!! and to see Tony Dugny and his protege and friend Lovie Smith (also black) play a classy game well that just made this game that much more special for me. The fact that they are the first black coaches in the 41 yrs of the Super Bowl (America you have some serious issues 41 years?!?!!) well that's another story. Long story short, I look forward to when football season begins again later this year and I thank Mr. S for teaching me about the game. Congratualtions Mr. Dugny and Mr. Smith for a beautiful game.