Coming from a mother/wife/woman's perspective that grew up in a house that football was a poster on my brother's wall and a game that he watched behind closed doors and NOT a family sport that we watched together...I love football.
I have never had a "team" until I got married and henceforth adopted my husband's 49ers -- which was a good team to adopt because unbeknownst to me cousins, uncles, aunts and other family are on that same train -- it's nice. Well, we were married in 1999 and shortly after that our 9ers suffered a fall...a slump...and well...it was...depressing. We watched the few games we could over the last 10 years -- being on the east coast is not conducive to supporting a west coast team...especially in Florida with THREE teams for them to televise.
That being said -- did you catch that game on Saturday. I'm STILL feeling good about it. Oh man...what a game!! My cousin told me to hold faith -- I have to be honest, I was counting our blessings for a great season at 1 minute 37 seconds left. "We'll try again next year." I said to myself...and then....Davis....Vernon Davis...I wanted to cry with him. It was beautiful...it was the most amazing footbal I've ever seen in my life...I didn't think it was possible....anything is possible. What a game -- I need a jersey. *lol*
Speaking of...each season my hubby has worn his hat, jerseys, t-shirts....each season...and people would point and snicker. Every Christmas I would have my pick of shirts, hats, towels, cups...any fan paraphernalia that I wanted...I could hit a sports store on Christmas Eve and be covered for 9ers stuff for the year. This year however...
Seriously folks -- where were you buying all my 49ers gear for the last 10 years?? Why can I NOW not find a hat to save my life, a jersey -- yeah...it ain't happening? Anyway -- I'm glad that people are jumping on the bandwagon -- maybe we can get some show-ups and stays for our Super Bowl party this year... ;')
I'm hoping for another this Sunday...Let's go all the way boys!!!
I always enjoy it when a random stranger would pound his chest, point at my hat or shirt and show some love in years past. Its us "always here" fans that make supporting our team so cool.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, why can I not find just one black sidelines reebok 49ers hat ANYWHERE!! I just want one and have been looking since the beginning of the season. All the FFF's or fariweather fans (yea I know I left a word out but I know you can figure it out) somehow beat me to the punch.
Anyway, Love you 9ers, I am here and will be here forever. Forever Faithful!!