All of us should count our blessings everyday, but this time of year, we all put a little more thought into what we’re thankful for. Family, friends, and turkey are the obvious choices. Even though there are few things I like more than a plump, juicy bird on my table, I don’t know what I would do without sports.
So, to get you ready for the week ahead, I present to you 101 things that bring me happiness in the wonderful world of sports.
I am thankful for…
- Football on Thanksgiving
- Being able to watch Sportscenter on a loop every morning
- Whoever invented fantasy football
- Every time I see a game live
- The NHL playoffs
- An entire channel devoted to nothing but tennis
- The voice of Mike Shannon on the Cardinals’ radio network
- Rivalries in any sport
- March madness
- Winning the March madness office pool
- A summer evening at the ballpark with a hotdog in one hand and a cold beer in the other
- Throwback uniforms
- Any sport in HD
- College football’s overtime rules Continue reading Counting My Sports Blessings