American Idol

It's a sad day when the people of America worship a sport more than the One True God.

Football: a sport. Is it really that important in the grand scheme of things? Yes, it's fun to watch and it provides an atmosphere that provides for fun and fellowship with friends and family. But how far is too far?

Just to clarify, you go to college to get an education. Not to worship a group of men that ran around like chickens with their heads cut off trying to get a piece of pig skin into the right part of a painted field. I'm not ranting, I'm just pointing out that people take this sport way out of proportion. I am an LSU fan. A bayou bengal forever because that's the home I was born in, my family and heart are in Louisiana, and I love the atmosphere. I am a student at the University of Alabama. I do not cheer for the Crimson Tide. Is that such a crime? Other students that go here cheer for teams all over the country, but they aren't constantly berated. Why? Because they aren't a "rival" or because they aren't in the same conference. How ridiculous is that?! Just because I don't go for the team of the school I go to doesn't mean I should transfer.

Ok, now I'm done "ranting" or whatever you want to consider that. People seem to get so caught up in these kind of idols. What would our country be like if we, collectively (I'm no exception), spent the time, money and effort that we do on sports and spent it on more important things? I'm not saying being involved with sports and fun activities is a bad evil thing, but shouldn't our priorities be in check first? It is sad when families are torn apart because they are centered around doing well in a sport rather than being a spiritual stronghold.

Just saying, we all need to make sure our priorities are in check before we rip people apart for being an LSU or Florida or whatever fan while you are attending college so you can gain an education.