Today is the last Saturday that I'll be able to comfortably read the morning newspaper or check out ESPN.com without feeling those familiar butterflies in my stomach, at least for a few months. Next Saturday marks the start of college football season, and my beloved Crimson Tide will be taking the field against Hawaii.
To get in the spirit, I've already changed the ringtone on my cell phone to play "Yea Alabama". I got a little thrill yesterday at Publix seeing the special edition of Sports Illustrated for sale. (No, I haven't bought it...yet.)
Every fall, no matter what the hype is, I feel a combination of excitement and anxiety about the upcoming season. Last season was such an unexpectedly good one that I'm nervous about getting my hopes up for this season. A new starting quarterback, Prothro still on the injured list, the chilling prospect of seeing Tubby's thumb raised come November 18 all add up to make me one nervous nellie come kickoff. But I suppose that's also what makes college football so thrilling. Saturdays will definitely not be boring for the next four months or so.
Roll Tide! And pass the Tums, please.
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