I can't believe you're coming back to me SO SOON. I've really missed you. I've seen you a little bit lately with spring practices, media days, and camp, but you know that's not the same as actually having you here in full swing. I may actually explode with excitement before we're reunited next Thursday, like seriously, I'm so excited to see you!
I'm not the only one though. Stadiums have been renovated, fields are manicured to perfection, mascots have gotten their preseason makeovers, uniforms have been updated, cleaned and are hanging in the locker rooms just waiting for the blood, sweat and tears you'll bring.
I know things are going to be different since I last saw you. You got rid of the BCS and have moved on to bigger and better things with the Playoff. I'm totally supportive of this and know we'll all try our best to embrace your change with open arms. Sure, I'm going to miss seeing the polls week after week, but I can still quiz my mom on which schools are in which conference. And we both know the day she stops saying Michigan State is in every conference will be a win for everyone involved. Fingers crossed she gets that one down quickly. There will be some people that are nay-sayers about the Playoff system, I'm sure they just need time. I know these changes won't affect who you truly are though- full of pride, tradition, competition, and classic rivalries. You really are the full package and this year you're gracing us with your presence for an extra 2ish weeks, so we thank you for that!
I know there are others like me, professing their love over and over, but we all have different obsessions and experiences with you. That's what makes you so wonderful. You're so good to so many people in so many different ways. We root for different teams, in different conferences, all thinking that we're right, but really you're the one that's right. You give us something to discuss, to feel passion for, to share with ones we love and to take with us wherever we go.
I can't wait to see what you have in store for us- the hearts you'll break and the memories you'll make.
You'll always be my first love. I'm sooo excited you're coming back to me in 6 short days! :)
xoxo
