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5 Thoughts Non-Sports People Have Watching Football

Oh is it Football season or something?!

Kathryn Zieno
Sep 12, 2016
Kansas State University
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5 Thoughts Non-Sports People Have Watching Football
Emily Deshazer

Not everyone is a sports person. Some people just like the atmosphere and go with the whole sports thing that happens at sporting events for the atmosphere. Then there are others, who have absolutely no idea what is happening in any way, shape, or form. So, in honor of football season just beginning, here's some thoughts that happen when non-sports people interact with sports. YAY SPORTS!

1. Duck and cover.

When in casual conversation, BS no longer gets you through and the other person finds out you are not well versed in anything sports. Except for the random things like synchronized swimming, table tennis, and speed stacking; but really, all they care about is football and you know nothing. COMMENCE EVASIVE MANEUVERS.

2. Wanting to do sports.

Everyone else is doing it. GO TEAM. YAY SPORTS! Even though the terminology may seem bizarre, but trying super hard to understand just doesn't work. Maybe it is because football culture wasn't strong enough in your childhood?! Who knows, but now it is so much effort trying to understand all the things.

3. The angst.

Trying so hard to act like you know what is happening gets hard, so then it becomes the struggle of being a hidden non sports person or someone that everyone knows isn't a sports person. Who knows which one is worse. A fraud or just a known hater. Being out there is always fun.

4. The excitement.


The excitement is real when watching sports and something you know actually happens! OMG. DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN. Being able to full heartedly join in on the hubbub has never been so exciting.

5. When non-sports people notice sports mistakes

You know it went poorly when even non-sports people notice the mistake. Like, oh wow, if I noticed that was wrong that must be REALLY wrong. Poor sports player. You should really learn more about sports.

The real MVPs are those who are patient enough to teach us non-sports people more about sports and for those who know when to stop because some people are just a lost cause. To each their own, and regardless, GO TEAM! YAY SPORTS!!

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