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Top Alternatives for BYU Football 2003 |
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brandonjudd | Monday, October 13, 2003, 12:11 pm
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Brandon Judd
COUGARBLUE 2
Halftime of last Thursday's game against Colorado State brought much contemplation for me. Gone were the aspirations for a Mountain West title and probably a legitimate shot at a bowl game.
My hopes for a great season were busted. I had to keep my mind occupied and stay away from watching the second half.
Sure, I don't expect the Cougars to ever play this bad again this year, and I still think they may win another game or two. But unfortunately, the CSU game showed me that I need to find a new way to be entertained this fall.
Here's the top ten alternatives to watching a BYU game this season. Special note: Some of these ideas may only apply to college students - sorry, that's just how I think!
10. Yell at your internet provider
This is for all those who love to yell at the BYU team and the referees. Forget taking out your frustrations on BYU's inexperienced squad or those evil men in black and white. Instead, chew out those computer geeks who love to shut down your internet while you are checking up on your fantasy football. It's such an annoying time to have the net die when I am looking up results and trying to send in stories, so it provides me with someone to yell at for their imperfections. Stupid geeks!!
9. Eat chocolate and get fat
Chocolate is a great medicine not only for dating woes, but for football woes as well. When you feel down after watching BYU score another 13 points, just go stock up on the good stuff. In fact, stock up before the game to prepare for the next time the opposing team scores on a Cougar fumble.
8. Go on a date
Just miss the game completely by spending some worthwhile time with someone of the opposite sex. Of course, for a dating flopper like me, this isn't a gimme alternative. But hey, if I can get a date every weekend, so can you!!! For all those who are married or engaged, spend time with the one you love instead of the team you love. They'll appreciate the change.
7. Clean the house
OK, this is sort of a joke. But I was running short on ideas. Besides, my room really needs some cleaning.
6. Go to the gym and work off that chocolate
Going to the gym helps you get out more of that frustration the Cougars are bringing with them this season. Plus, if you have some eligibility left, get buff and try out for the team in February!
5. Do some homework
This if for all you college students who seem to have found yourself a little behind right now like me. Now instead of watching another agonizing defeat, you can use those 3 1/2 hours to catch up in that pesky religion class. Or, if you're a dad or mom, help your child with their homework.
4. Prepare your church talk/lesson
For all those who love to procrastinate their churchy duties until Sunday morning, you now have no excuse. Write that lesson/talk on Saturday and allow yourself to sleep in a little on Sunday morning.
3. Play your own football game
This is a perfect elixer. Getting out on a huge lawn and trash-talking your friends is much better than yelling at a TV. Let the bragging rights begin!!
2. Start getting ready for basketball season
Travis Hansen may be gone, but this team looks good! Just ask the MWC, who ranked the Cougars No. 1 in preseason predictions. Rafael Araujo is supposed to be much improved, and the team returns four starters. And if Mark Bigelow takes over as the leader of this team, there could be some celebrating when March Madness comes around.
1. Watch some of the great games of the past
I personally like rewatching BYU vs. Utah 1998 and 2000 numerous times a year. The "doink" and LaVell's last game are classics. Or how about a Steve Sarkisian-to-K.O. Kealaluhi game-winning toss in the '96 Pigskin Classic? Oh, how about that 1990 clash with Miami? Watching these old classics will help you to forget the problems of the present. If anyone needs a good game to watch, let me know. I've got over 40 games on tape. |
