OK.
I have been heavy for awhile now. I want to write about something fun
this week. One of my good friends stands in occasional amazement at
my wardrobe. Now, believe me when I say it’s not because I am the
sharpest dresser in the world. In fact, when I get a little breathing
room, I actually need to buy some clothes that fit. I have dropped
four pant sizes in the past three years, and have gone down from XXL
to XL in shirts. I do like my clothes roomy, but I guess it is time
to be a little more stylish. But, as I said, when I get some
breathing room!
What
my friend remarks about is the amount of sports-related clothing in
my collection. There’s a few reasons for this. For starters, I am a
fan. Except for my guilty 70s and 80s pleasures like “The Waltons”
and “Dallas,” unless it’s music related, I could watch the NFL
Network 24/7. There’s just something about “Tony Romo’s
Greatest Picks” that is just so entertaining. Secondly, since 1995,
I have made a living at covering sports – either in print, online,
or broadcast. And, over the past couple of years, I have been blessed
to do a little bit of traveling. When I am someplace far from home,
if I can afford it, I try to pick up something of a local college or
high school team. But, the collection is not complete, so here are
five teams that I would gladly wear their colors anytime!
Arkansas
Razorbacks – Several of my friends live in Arkansas, but for
whatever reason I have never gotten a T-Shirt or piece of clothing
from Hog Nation. Seeing how Jimmy and Jerry both came from there, you
would think I would have some....
UConn
– As much respect as I have for the Lady Vols, I also have respect
for the team that was their nemesis during much of the past few
years.....
UCLA
– Troy Aikman, the last great Cowboys QB played there, and that’s
good enough for me. Plus, California is very cool!
Cleveland
Browns – I have never bought a jersey or anything Cleveland
related, nor have I ever been a huge fan. But, I love the color
scheme.
Boston
Celtics – I don’t consider myself to be a huge NBA fan, but if I
have a favorite team, it would have to be the one that Larry Bird
played for. I grew up thinking that the Lakers and the Celtics were
the only teams that ever played in May and June.
And,
on the flip side...five teams you will ‘Never, Ever, Never, Ever’
see me wearing their colors....
Philadelphia
Eagles – Simply put, the most classless bunch of athletes I have
ever seen. (Yes, I am a Dallas Cowboys fan.) Though, the teams that
Buddy Ryan coached with Randall Cunningham at QB were among the best
to not win a Super Bowl. In 1999, Michael Irvin lay motionless as his
career was ending on the Veterans’ Stadium turf (if you can call it
that)....and the Eagles fans cheered. Ugh. They even booed Santa
Claus, and threw snowballs at Jimmy Johnson.
Florida
Gators – Not no, but heck no. It has nothing to do with living in
Tennessee. They could lose their games 72-0 and I would be tickled
pink, and that’s despite being a fan of Steve Spurrier....
New
York Giants – Yes, Eli Manning has a lot of grit, determination,
and can lead his team back week after week....but I’m sick of him
and them. Tom Coughlin acts like he woke up on the wrong side of the
bed every day. And, yes, I am jealous. They have what we don’t!
USC
– Putting Florida and USC on this list might make you think I am a
Vols fan or something. Aside from Women’s basketball, I am not, but
Lane Kiffin is an overrated pretty boy. Granted, the man does have a
pretty wife, but I was one of many who laughed when Stanford beat him
earlier this season. Again, not a Vols fan, but don’t let the door
hit you on the way out....
Miami
Heat – They were able to get it done, but does anyone outside of
the area root for them? They’re so cocky, so arrogant. Almost like
a team from Arlington, Texas used to be.
Well,
that’s all tonight from the home of the Bulldogs, Hickman County,
Tennessee – and also of the Eagles who are making their first
post-season appearance this week. As for me, I’ll be in the Cougars
press box as Dickson hosts McGavock.....Go DC!
