It's Week 8. This experiment is half over and it's been interesting, not stimulating, but interesting.
I am intrigued by the unexpected delicacy of professional football players. The frequency with which they are injured argues against the efficacy of this sport. My feeling is that brittleness of bones and the elasticity of muscles and tendons are almost more vital areas of interest to NFL coaches than the ability to pass, punt or tackle. I wonder if how the pro football ranks in injuries when compared to other "violent" contact sports? Does putting on the armor of pads make the players feel more invincible? Does that act incite opponents to more physicality than if they were playing rugby with no pads? Does the NFL audience/fan base wait as eagerly for the thunk of body slamming body as the NASCAR fans watch for the crash of cars?
Enough philosophizing. Perhaps if I cared more, I'd actually investigate. Unlikely.
The Rowdies and I are holding our own. We are 4th in the standings as of right now, so far I'm satisfied with my "coaching" performance. I used quotes as I don't consider myself a coach, more a recipient of some luck. I've found that coaching is mostly watching for player injuries and hoping there's a better substitute out there no one else has yet grabbed.
I fully comprehend why this pastime can become a time consumer. Serious participants would have alerts set up to warn whoever there is a change to a player's status or when a free agent is available. I check once or twice a day, when I remember.
I am excited about re-engaging with Sandi, Tom and Janet on Sunday for the television viewing of games! Sunday after this coming one, I'll be enjoying the convivial aspects of the experiment. Until then, Happy Halloween!
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