Football is Back, and My Life Has Changed

It has at long last begun. Football 2009.

In principle it began this past week on the astro turf in Boise, ID in a game destined to be known for what took place after the blunt Blount party -more memorable than anything that occurred during the 60 minutes of regulation.

And presently the Steelers - seeking to turn into the first franchise since the Patriots to repeat - started their Super Bowl defense with a satisfying victory over the Titans to begin the 2009 NFL year.

I know I am not as prolific during NFL season. All at once, I am only doing stuff in between commercials, if ever, on Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to Thursday nights, Friday nights, and Monday nights.

Then add in fantasy football - which drastically decreases the quantity of time I'd otherwise be functional, writing, or doing something productive-and more time than I am willing to admit will be devoted to this sport.

This time of season, I undoubtedly do not eat as healthy.

Wednesday night, I ate salmon with mixed vegetables and went for a swim after a six mile jog.

Thursday (game day), I had a super burrito, too many chips, a handful of, some more chips, and saw the movie Max Payne after the game, before checking fantasy stats for Kerry Collins and then stumbling to bed, full from the chips.

Don't know if there are some NFL detox programs and even if there are, I wouldn't voluntarily partake. Hopefully my family wouldn't stage some sort of intervention.

Fact is, I do not want to quit, although as a Broncos enthusiast that might change as the season progresses.

NFL and NCAA football are religion for a huge percentage of the population. We're corn chip-eating cult members following the rantings of Chris Collinsworth.

So it's on. The '09 season commenced and, like it or not, my days will not be the same until a month into 2010, when the natural NFL detox starts.