College vs. The NFL
I have been thinking lately about college football vs the NFL. Which is better? Which provides more passion? I know for me it is college football all the way. There is so much passion involved because no one already has a check in the bank. The only thing on the line is pride instead of more money. This to me is what makes college football more exciting to watch.
There is no loyalty in the NFL. College football is all about loyalty.
This quote is taken from an article written by Ivan Maisel. It lists 20 reasons why college football is better than the NFL. Another reason college football is so exciting has to do with the playbook and the traditions. Where else are you going to see such a wide vary of offenses then college? Some teams run the spread, while others the I formation. This makes college football more interesting to watch because you don't know what is going to happen. Could be an option outside, or perhaps a deep throw down field while in the NFL its all about running the ball down your throat. Tradition is another aspect that makes college football special. "Dotting the I" at Ohio State, Checkerboard in-zones, and even the excitement of marching bands and theme songs. These traditions make college football exciting, and therefore more fun to watch. Don't get me wrong, I love to watch the NFL, but I LOVE to turn the t.v on, on Saturday.
The appeal of college football is rooted in the simple notion that your team represents you, your state, your alma mater, your youth. The NFL represents -- what, exactly? A bunch of 25-year-old millionaires who will dump your town the minute their agent secures a better offer.
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The NFL is the best ever.
The NFL is the best ever. Speaking of that the NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS are the best
I agree with your post.
I agree with your post. College football is indeed all about pride and passion. These players aren't getting paid to play. If you look at the fans, they are so into the games. When the players reach the NFL, it becomes a business. However, there are players who play with passion in the NFL. Take Peyton Manning for example. He is one of the most well-paid athletes in American sports. Right after he won the Super Bowl with the Colts in 2006, he agreed to take a pay cut so that the Colts could save $8 million in the team's cap space. With that much money, they were able to modify the team. This shows his classiness and his willingness to win. Another example of how there is pride in the NFL is the fans of the New Orleans Saints. Hurricane Katrina forced the Saints to play elsewhere in the 2005 season. But in 2006, the Superdome re-opened and the Saints played their first game in such a while. It was an emotional night for the fans and players as the Saints rolled on to a 23-3 win over the visiting Atlanta Falcons. The fans made so much noise and cheered their team on. When the Saints scored the first TD of the game, many people had tears in there eyes. Not too long ago, the Superdome was a shelter for many families evacuating the horiffic hurricane that ripped through the city. This was a special night. Till that day, the Superdome is one of the loudest stadiums in the league and is always sold out. The Saints truly have a homefield advantage as the fans play the role of "12th man". I understand college football is all about pride and tradition, but the NFL is also for the fans. Games are always sold out, except maybe in Jacksonville, and is very popular among fans. Players like Brett Favre just don't want to give up playing because they love it. And plus in the NFL, the competition is higher. We see players perform at the best level.
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