Are You Ready For Some Football?…Gina’s Favorites
by Gina Valley
It’s a big week for fans of the pigskin, hot wings, or big parties. So, I figured my Are You Ready For Some Football? post would be just right for Throwback Day. Here’s a handy guide to understanding America’s favorite tackle sport. If you understand children playing, you’ll have no trouble with grasping the finer points of this game.
Do We Lose A First Down If I Smack The Announcer?
Do We Lose A First Down If I Smack The Announcer?
by Gina Valley
The UCLA/Utah game last night had a tense finish, but, as always, I was distracted by the blasted announcers and their inane banter.
“The pylon in the end zone is put there to indicate where the end zone is.”
Really? Thanks! I’m sure none of us fans at home had figured that one out. What are the yard markers for?
I Am Wondering Woman
I Am Wondering Woman
Youth football plays its last game for the winter season soon. I’m trying to wrap coaches’ gifts, and I’m wondering where the tape is.
I am Wondering Woman.
I’m also wondering where I put the forms for spring soccer.
Ahhh – the never ending carousel that is youth sports.
Between soccer, dance, football,
Signs You Might Be Hosting A Super Bowl Party
Signs You Might Be Hosting A Super Bowl Party
by Gina Valley
Are you wondering what sort of mayhem has beseeched your home? Perhaps you’re hosting a Super Bowl party.
But, how can you know for sure? Here’s some symptoms to check for:
You might be hosting a Super Bowl party if on Saturday your son sits down on your sofa,
Football Party Do’s & Don’t’s
Football Party Do’s & Don’t’s
by Gina Valley
Just ‘cause it’s a party, doesn’t mean there aren’t rules. Without rules, we just have anarchy. And, let’s face it, as far as parties go, anarchy stinks.
So, as you’re celebrating this weekend, keep these guidelines in mind.
Do cheer when your team scores.
Don’t chest bump your 89 year old great,
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Are You Ready For Some Football?
by Gina Valley
Are you ready for some football?
Perhaps you say, “But, Gina, I don’t like football.”
Fair enough. Just because 1 out of every three Americans and countless more the world over are watching it this week, doesn’t mean you have to watch it, much less like it.
But, before you relegate yourself to watching the Puppy Bowl again,