I’d be hanging on to the NFL with both hands under those conditions, Jonesie. As it is, only the fun of Fantasy Football brought me back, and the Seahawks added to the fun. When the Hawks suck again, I would slip away again were it not for FF. Winning Husky football is the only thing that keeps me watching any sort of college football. I do miss the tradition of the Saturday afternoon game however, and these late night starts are souring me on them. I used to own season tickets to Husky basketball, and even if they returned to the Isaiah Thomas glory days, I wouldn’t return, because I resent having to cow tow to TV, never knowing what time I need to be at the arena. But, if I were in the Philippines, I would be putting up with the weird times just to have American sports. Why? It has a lot to do with why I love my country and that has a lot to do with why I stand for the flag. And I would put money down that any aggrieved NFL player living in the Phillipines or Zaire and staring at a day of dart throwing would suddenly find reservoirs of patriotism and appreciation for their country they didn’t know were there. And the use of Zaire is not racial. I’ve been there and speak from experience.
My feelings on this flag matter are so well articulated by Doc that I should just cosign on them.