As much as I love college football, I can’t deny that the NFL holds a special place in my heart as well. Though pro football may not be as personal as college football, the exhilaration is still there. Here are my favorite teams to watch.
Minnesota Vikings I know this is a peculiar choice, but the Vikings have really come into their own. Ever since they traded for Sam Bradford, their brand of football has become quite exciting. They’ve experienced bad luck in the past few seasons, but I’m sure, with their tough defense, they’ll be back to give fans one big fight after another.
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New England Patriots
No other team in recent memory has had so many haters and fans at the same time. The Pats have been embroiled in controversy after the Deflategate scandal, earning the ire of many oppositions’ fans. But let’s give credit to where credit is due. This is one of the greatest teams of all-time, and that scandal seems but only a smudge in the legacy of Tom Brady. Dallas Cowboys I’ve always loved the Cowboys. They’re America’s Team. They’re the most popular team in the NFL and every year, they just keep getting better. They’ve always been contenders and have played harder than almost any other team in the league.
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Hello there, Robert Mims here, avid fan of the Wildcats especially when up against the Memphis Tigers. For more football reads and insights, click here.
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College football remains an American love affair, usually baffling outsiders. Americans root so fervently for the teams that represent their schools, never mind that they never attended such schools. There’s a whole lot of noise, chaos, and excitement over these games – here are three likely reasons why. Image source: TheComeback.com It’s affordable to obsess over College football doesn’t require shelling out $350 or more to watch all the games. Compared to following the NFL and professional leagues, there are more manageable and flexible ways to be displaced as a fan. Make sure to be subscribed to the extra sports tier of channels, typically including ESPNU and SEC Network, or just about $5 a month. The rivalries are huge and life-changing Rivalry games in college football tower in significant over the NFL as well as other sports. Every game is memorable with the overwhelming attendance, the fans, and the extreme action happening on the field. College football makes fans feel like they belong, so they put so much on the line for the teams they’re rooting for. Surprisingly, part of its awesomeness is that fact that you also care about other team’s games. Passion and pageantry abound Who would choose an NFL stadium over a college football stadium where there is a boatload of fans sitting, marching bands make their presence felt during halftime, a student section, and a whole lot of gameday traditions? The fanaticism is news on its own, and it lasts for years and decades on end with such robustness and vibrancy. Image source: CappersPicks.com Robert Mims is a devoted college football and golf fan who grew up in Kentucky, Louiseville, but now lives in California. He roots for the Kentucky Wildcats. Read more on this site.
The University of Kentucky prides itself on historically prestigious football history, just like its illustrious basketball program and athletics in general. Here are some proud moments in history for the Kentucky Wildcats football team. Image source: SaturdayDownSouth.com <b>Paul “Bear” Bryant</b>: Bryant became a coaching legend during his stint at Texas A&M and after spending decades at Alabama, but he got his first SEC head coaching job at the University of Kentucky back in 1946. He coached at the university through 1953 before leaving for A&M. Beloved players: Andre’ Woodson is the former Kentucky quarterback who is deemed instrumental in putting Wildcat football back on the map in recent years, as before his emergence the team wasn’t so much a big deal in the SEC East. Randall Cobb was also the perennial “do-it-all” man, working as a wide receiver, return specialist, quarterback, and place kick holder. Myron Pryor is a former defensive tackle who also played memorable games on the defensive side of the ball. Many more players in recent and remote past gave the Cats an impressive history and track record. No 1943 season: Kentucky has over 120 years of glorious football history, but the cats didn’t compete in 1943 while a number of its players and coaches served in World War II. In fact, some teams throughout Division I missed at least a season during the war for the same reason. NFL Draft record: This football program can claim having a player taken No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft, something a number of other, more highlighted programs cannot claim for themselves. Former Cats’ quarterback Tim Couch went No. 1 in the 1999 draft after starring at UK from 1996 to 98. Image source: WildcatBlueNation.com Robert Mims is a college football fan who was born in Kentucky and has an unwavering support for the Kentucky Wildcats (especially when against the Memphis Tigers). For more football reads, click here.
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