Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Who Ya' Rootin' For?

There are a couple of things in life that I really want to be: an Olympic Ice Skater, a singer, a runner, and a college football fan.  Of all of those, the easiest to achieve is probably the college football fan, right?  My husband loves it, but I have a hard time understanding football.  As big as football is here in the south, Football 101 should really be a mandatory class before graduating high school.  I mean that is way more useful than Geometry!


I graduated from LeTourneau University, undefeated in football since 1946...which is code for, we don't have a football program.  My husband is a Sam Houston State University Alumni.  The Bearkats (Why do they spell Bearcat with a "k"?   It's weird. You would think an English Professor would have fixed that by now.) have had a great football team the past few years, but sadly their games aren't broadcast here very often, BUT that doesn't stop him from watching and rooting for other teams.


My husband is a HUGE Dallas Cowboy fan...like the mood of our home usually depends on how the Cowboys are doing.  Mark is the most easy going person ever, but I see a different side of him when the Cowboys are on.  It' pretty ridiculous.




(Jentry says, "Someone please make my Daddy stop yelling at the TV")

As much as my husband loves football...I love to drive him crazy.  I have come up with a few things I plan to say each and every game just to annoy him keep conversation flowing during the game.


  • What inning is it?  (I'm a baseball girl, I can't help it!)
  • Is this Tom Brady's team?  He is so cute!  
  • I love the color combo of their outfits. (Mark's #1 pet peeve is when I call uniforms "outfits")
  • Is that guy on your Imaginary Football Team? (Yes, I know it's really called Fantasy Football.)
  • Have I told you lately how much I LOVE Terry Bradshaw?
  • Is that the dude from the Blind Side? (Yes, I know what his name is and what team he plays for, this is purely done to annoy my husband.)
  • Oh my goodness, their mascot is adorable.  I am totally cheering for that team now.
  • Why don't they show the half time show every game.  That's the best part!
  • Make fun of Tony Romo in anyway.  It's pretty easy these days to come up with something.  My husband loves Romo!  I don't even know football and I know he needs to let that go.




I know what you're thinking, why does he keep me around?  Because I make good game day grub, that's why!  Here are a few ideas for your football watching parties that can be hearty and manly, but also low carb for us watching our game day physique!  







Who are you rooting for this football season?  



Link up with Shelly and Katy and Spiel the Beans...


Have a terrific Tuesday!

Emily 


I'm also linking up with Beth!  You remember Beth from yesterday, right?

28 comments:

  1. You are soooo cute!! I love the funny things you ask your Mr. Ahhh we love our football round here, maybe I'm mostly excited for the snacks, lol!!

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    1. The snacks are definitely my favorite part! Well, that and hearing the Farmers Only theme song 3,826 times!

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  2. Baha ha! Oh my goodness Emily that list of things too say is SO hilarious. I may have to remember some of those the next time I am around an extreme football fan.

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    1. Thank you! I like to keep things interesting! ;)

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  3. Bahahaha I love imaginary football team!!!!! I am stealing that one! How can you put your baby in a Romo jersey?!?! It could curse them! I will kneel and pray for their safety now! Lol yay food!!! Xoxo!

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    1. Ha!! That's funny! Maybe that's why my kids are so clumsy, but yet have killer smiles! #Romo

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  4. We're going to hafta take you out and brainwash you into loving some football, Girl! And I totally get it! The atmosphere at our house is determined by how well Alabama is doing! Also, not a Cowboys fan, but I am TOTALLY pulling for Dak Prescott. Ask your husband about him. Oh, well, since he's a Romo fan, better not!

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    1. I don't really know what's going on with Romo, but I have a feeling we'll be needing some new jerseys are here soon. I'll have to check out Prescott.

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  5. I'm a Bearkat too! Although I really just never felt that much association. What year did your husband graduate...my sis-in-law also went there. I seriously use to choose my fantasy football team based on looks. :) Thanks so much for linking up with us today Emily!

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    1. Thanks for hosting the linkup, it was fun! Mark graduated from SHSU in 2004. You'll have to email me your sister-in-law's name.

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  6. I love the Tony Romo toy - that is hilarious!! (He needs to quit!!!!) Have you watched the new show with Terry Bradshaw. Danny and I watched it last week and laughed so much. Have a great day!

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    1. I didn't know Terry had a new show!! I've got to check that out. He's hilarious!!

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    2. The show is Better late than never On NBC.

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  7. That's awesome. I'm lucky my husband isn't very into sports. I have to teach him how to understand all the rules!

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    1. You need to jot those rules down and send them to me! I'm clueless!

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  8. It sounds like you have about my level of football skills! I have been corrected many times for calling them outfits instead of uniforms. My husband is pretty much the only football fan in our family, but I have been trying to make game watching a family event in our house with some yummy snacks. That seems to help get everyone into the living room while he watches. Have a good Tuesday!

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    1. That's a great idea, atleast the family is together! I can't wait until it gets cool enough for soups & chili while football is on!

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  9. THIS cracked me up! And then I turned around and started writing my own for this linkup. I agree...certain game outcomes definitely affect the mood of our house. Love your game day recipes...best part of any Saturday!

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    1. I'm glad it inspired you to write your own post today! I foresee a lot of tiny orange hair bows around your house in the future. ;)

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  10. Oh my gosh I love all your comments to your hubby! But he must be a better man than Ben bc Ben would have locked me outside during the games! HA.
    And something about football grub is just the best!

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    1. To be honest, I'm sure my husband completely tunes out all my sarcastic comments by now. Either that or he doesn't hear me over his yelling!

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  11. The baby pictures are adorable. And I was laughing out loud at some of your remarks!

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    1. Thanks, Emily! Those are some of my favorite newborn pictures of Jess.

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  12. Hahaha undefeated since 1946- that is hilarious! I love football too! I went to Penn State and football is a HUGE deal there! Both of my parents went there too, so I grew up with college football Saturdays being a huge deal. I can't wait for kickoff this Saturday! :) Hope your teams have a good season!

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    1. That's so fun that you have that tradition within your family! Good luck to your team, too!

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  13. I just LOLed at that list! PERFECT! My husband's HS were also the Bearkats, also with a "k" and it drives me crazy! Thank you so much for linking up with us!

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    1. My husband was a Bearcat with a "C" in high school AND s Bearkat with a "K" in college. Ha!

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  14. Go 49ers and Cal. Here is one about Tom Brady (since he is Bay Area homie, Serra High in San Mateo) (and have you sound like an expert, just ask those who are watching the games if Brady is the best athlete to come out of Serra as Barry Bonds and NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann went there also.

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