turkey in the morning...

turkey in the evening, turkey at suppertime. Close to pizza bagels, but more tryptophan, more legs, and more weight. When we think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Family, mashed potatoes, John Madden, and the Lions losing. Sports is the happy medium with families. Whether the big bellies are maxed out and Uncle fartsalot needs to take a rest, or the family isn't too close with one another and the TV is on to drain the silence, or, for some God-forsaken reason someone is a Lions fan, sports play an integral role in the holiday known as Thanksgiving.

Normally, there are just two games on Thanksgiving day in the NFL- one hosted by the Cowboys and the other hosted by the Lions. Beginning in 2006, the NFL added a third game on Thanksgiving night with a rotating host team. Tomorrow night at 8:20 the late game heroics of the NY Football Jets will come alive again against the "who ever is left on the roster that isn't in jail is starting tonight" Bengals.

What can we take from these games this weekend?
Well- the early game is the Pats at Lions, afternoon game the Saints at Cowboys, and the evening game Bengals at Jets. Lions are terrible, Cowboys are worthless, Bengals are felons.

All in all, take a moment to enjoy the games, even if just for the historical importance. Starting in 1910, there have been butt loads of folks just like you sitting back watching the game. Cheers that Sam Adams, unbutton that belt buckle, and kick back, because hey, You're  a fuckin' American!