Tammi's World

It's Personal

I'm preparing to watch my beloved Notre Dame Irish play Michigan State.

Opening credits talk about how this series is 40 years old.

It's one to talk about.

But for me....this game is personal.

You see - way long before I met my ex husband I had a boyfriend. (Believe it or not.) He played defensive end. He was a fabulous high school player - I would drive hours to watch him play (he lived a distance from us). EVERYONE in the state was talkin' about him.

He choose to go to Michigan State. Why? Who knows, and frankly who even cares.

Anyway - while he was in his freshman year and I in my senior we decided to get engaged. I was over the moon.

His mother and I were very close. We would drive up to Lansing together to watch him play.

One particular weekend I didn't think I could go, but it worked out that I was able to get the time off of work and so hitched a ride with his mama to the game.

We arrived the night before. I decided to surpise him and just showed up at his dorm.

Caught him in bed with some blonde chick. Gave him his ring back. And a piece of my mind.

The game the next day? Yeah - broke his shoulder. Never played football again.

I love nothing better than to watch the Irish beat those guys. Just because.

This game? It's personal. He still cheers for MSU. He hates ND with a passion. Even after all these years - I smile every time we beat them. Just because.

Yep - this game is personal.

GO ND!!!!!!!

Posted by Tammi at September 23, 2006 07:10 PM | TrackBack