College Football: Always Unpredictable
The most important time of the year in my household is the first weekend in September. It is when college football starts and the time to see teams battle it out against each other to see who is the best. Ever since I was a child, I have been brought up to be a Georgia Bulldog fanatic and so it has now become my hobby to not only watch the Bulldogs, but to watch all college football. I spend my Saturday’s with my family and friends, watching good games on the television. It brings entertainment by not knowing what can happen and is one of the few times my family can get together.

The best thing about watching football is the unpredictability of the sport. I never know if the pass thrown will make it to the end zone for a touchdown, or if my team can stop the opponents from getting that first down. One wrong play and the game can take a huge twist. Watching football is fun and keeps me on the edge of my seat, anxiously waiting to see what will happen next.

Growing up in a football crazed family, I have learned the rules and concepts of the game. I remember when my parents would take me to by brother’s football games when he was in middle school. I sat there on the bench with the sun beaming down and sweat dripping down my face, completely clueless of what was going on. My parents, on the other hand, were rooting the team to victory. That was when I started to ask questions and be familiar with what was going on. Since then, I just can’t get enough.

A big factor in football is to know where each team stands in the rankings. People expect for the teams that are higher ranked to beat those who are lower or not even ranked. The game where Appalachian State beat Michigan and Syracuse beat Louisville are good examples of the underdogs beating a ranked team. Games like these cause the rankings to change and make the bowl games important for me to watch, which is how I like to wrap up the football season to see the best teams battle it out for the national title.

Each person in my family is completely different. We all have different likes and dislikes but getting together to watch football on Saturday’s is one think we have in common. It allows time to spend together and hope that the Bulldogs win the game. Also, to watch other games hoping that certain teams lose so the bulldogs can move up in rankings. It is a great feeling to know that your team has won, but very unfortunate if they lose.

Watching college football has influenced my life by providing me with enjoyment and good times with my family. I have learned to cherish these moments since my family is so busy. Growing up being bulldog fanatic, there is nothing more pleasing than to see Georgia beat Alabama in overtime with a touchdown pass!