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Its easy to see that major sporting events can be a dangerous time for me. I become However, every category has a subgroup. I fit into the subgroup If you talk to me during the game I swear I will disown you. I will be the first to admit I have a slight sport obsession. Addiction, if you will. I am that person who would rather stay in and watch basketball than go to a party. I would rather read sport magazines or go to a football game than sleep. I have a fantasy golf team. I am THAT person. My roommates will be the first to tell you that Im a passionate sports fan. I often can be heard yelling and cursing ef at the TV, and will engage in a dialogue with the commen- There ONLINE EDITOR I FORUMFORTNIGHTLY.COM , emotionally invested, and a little crazy. Which is why I love the Super Bowl. Because everyone goes a little crazy. I am a big Bears fan, so of course its always painful when your team doesnt make the playoffs. Thankfully, I can fall back onto my general football fan for most of the playoffs. Which is why I jumped on the Ravens bandwagon with abandon. Im all about Joe Flacco, and though everyone thinks Ray Lewis is a murder, I am not too convinced. And lets be honest, John Harbaugh is the lesser evil brother. But thats the amazing as pect of sports, and the Super Bowl. Most of the country isnt a fan of the teams that end up playing, yet everyone unites over the common love of the game. Since the Super Bowl is the most watched television event in the U.S., its a real testimony to the uniting power of athletics. People who dont even like football suddenly have feelings about teams and players, and can have conversations with people that they wouldnt normally interact with. Sports are how I usually meet people. I can find myself having a conversation with someone that I never thought would have similar interests as me. Which is why Im encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and learn about them. There is nothing wrong with being well rounded, and Im not asking you to pick up a hockey stick and become the next Wayne Gretzky. Im asking you to learn about something so that you can engage in the community. That you can engage with that guy who sits next to you on the bus who always listens to sports radio. Whats the worst that can happen? You meet someone new? That would be a disaster. Do not be afraid of the athletes. Embrace sweaty them. Make them part of your life. Youll be better for it in the end. an ad- vocate for sports in general. If you think sports are stupid or silly, than I would CONTACT 1840 S. 1300 E. 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