Think About It

This is a great weekend for college football. Whether it is the Egg Bowl in Mississippi, the hostilities of the Florida – Florida State game, the Iron Bowl in Alabama, the Apple Cup out in Washington or the one that is simply called “The Game”, this is typically a big week. One of the things that I like about college football is the rivalries. There is a lot of excitement and a lot of enmity during these games. On game day, the fans cheer, boo, boast and blame the other team. Yet, something interesting happens when the final whistle blows. Unlike so many other types of rivalries, the supporters find a way to live in harmony with each other until the next game kicks off. Oh, they dislike the other team, but their disdain usually doesn’t impact the way they interact with opposing fans. We may cheer for different teams for three hours on game day, but come Sunday, we can worship together and Monday we can work together. We can be bitter rivals during the game, but when that is ove