Roll Tide and all that Jazz!

I am not a sports fan. Well, let me take that back a few steps....I am not a sports fanatic! I will watch racing, college football,  maybe a little baseball (even MMA and Golf) IF it's on but I don't actively seek out any sport. My husband is the same way (thank goodness) - then again he will seek out GOLF every once in awhile. We sooo don't follow sports that we have to be told when there is a 'major' game or event on and who's playing (even the Super Bowl).

In Alabama you are either an Alabama fan or an Auburn fan. Major decisions are based upon where your allegiance lies (jobs, whether you are invited to the family reunion, what side of the street you will live on). There is a lady that I work with who wears an Alabama shirt every single Friday (casual Friday) and has for the 3 1/2 years that I've worked there.; she said that Auburn fans weren't allowed at her home at all - and she actually means it. As an Alabama native I have never placed my flag on either side of the state.

True-Blue College Football fans are just a few yards away from C-R-A-Z-Y - and I say that lovingly. I know several of them and still love being around them! Their enthusiasm and passion for the pigskin just makes me smile, laugh and even stunned to silence!

This Saturday I had my first taste of true College Football game watching - food filled Tailgating (yep, my very first!). This group of great folks were all Tide fans! Alabama memorabilia was spattered throughout the house, on the walls, in the paint color in the kitchen, in decorations, and even on cookies. There were TVs strategically set-up inside and outside...these folks don't play any other way! I took a backseat to watch the scenery as grown men and women jumped, screamed, yelled and cheered along through four quarters. At one point there was a hat thrown and a door slammed in disgust. When Alabama scored a round-robin of high-fives and some kissing among the couples occurred. Even a 2 year old was yelling "Roll Tide Roll"! That was too cute!

Once the game was over and 'we' won, people began to gather up their families and leave. Hugging all around, "see you later" or "nice to meet you", followed by "Roll Tide" exchanges. I almost think that when we got there we were greeted with "Roll Tide" at introduction time...

Anywhoo....it was a great Saturday and a great first hand experience of tailgating!