Pretty much all of you will not get the title, it’s an inside joke that Southey and I have. Long story short, if a girl asks you why you two can’t go out, please do not say “umm… it’s baseball season?” and if you do, please make sure nobody was around, otherwise you will be made fun of the rest of your life. Trust me, I know what I’m talking about. Anyways, I thought it fit well with what is going on with the sporting world right now. I mean seriously, what season is it? Baseball is three weeks underway and is on television nearly every night now and I am enjoying every minute of it. But then you got the NBA and NHL who are in the beginning stages of their two month long playoffs. So is it basketball season, or maybe hockey season? Not to mention the NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night with first round coverage on ESPN. Do you see my dilemma? Can it be four seasons at the same time? Alright let me break it down, that way I will know whether to spit my seeds, toss around the pigskin, play NHL 10 (which I will be doing regardless), or dare I say actually watch an entire NBA game?
Prior to thinking about this question of seasons, I just assumed it was baseball season. Heck, I declared it baseball time back in February. In my mind there are a few signs for each sport that let me know it’s that particular season. Let’s start with baseball.
- I find myself watching each and every Cardinals game. Check
such a great picture
- Cubs fans are beginning/in the middle of a state of panic. Check
- I check my Fantasy Baseball team religiously. Check (first place baby, thank you Jason Heyward)
- I spit seeds as often as I can, even if it’s inside my house. Check
- I have attended or am planning on attending a Cardinals game. Check
Okay, so obviously it seems logical to me to declare it baseball season. But wait, what about the other sports? Alright, let’s do football.
- I dream of the Bears being better than they really are. Check
- I start talking about making a Fantasy Football league. Check
- You can’t watch ESPN for a day without hearing about Brett Favre. Okay, I guess it’s not football season
So it’s not football season. I guess I can save my Illini/Bears inspired weekends of disappointment for a later time. Is it basketball season though? I mean, the NBA playoffs are in full swing. Let’s take a look at the list.
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yeah, he's pretty good
I try and fail at beating my brother, Josh, in 1-on-1. Check
- I get excited to watch Sportscenter Top 10 so I can see Lebron dunk on somebody. Check
- I can’t go 10 minutes without thinking about college basketball. Sorry basketball, it’s not your time. I’m enjoying my life without Duke basketball in my mind
And finally the last one, hockey. Could I really declare it to be hockey season, I’ve only been to the ice rink once in my life. Oh well, here is my list.
- I play NHL 10, get extremely frustrated, and then play it again. Check
- I actually watch hockey. Okay, I don’t know if I’ve ever done that. Just kidding, bandwagon Blackhawks fan right here and not embarrassed to admit it
Wow, that was fun and yet, I still don’t know what season it is. I guess I shouldn’t complain and in all seriousness, I am loving the sporting world right now. Baseball is rollin’, NFL draft day is among us (who cares if the Bears don’t have a pick until the 3rd round), playoff hockey is on TV, and I can watch the NBA at small doses.
I’m not sure what circumstances would cause me to watch an entire NBA from start to finish, but for now, I love seeing my boy D-Will represent and show who is the best PG in the entire league.
Hope you enjoy all of the sports action. I know I will.
Note: to all of you that are interested, I have purchased the pie that I will be enjoying, or at least my face will, so don’t worry about me trying to get out of it, it’s goin’ down.
-Derek Piper
