Such a Dilemma

Though I have never been what I would call a huge football fan, I have always been an Auburn fan. I don't know exactly how it happened because my father is a big Alabama fan and went to the University in the days of Bear Bryant. But I went to Auburn University Montgomery and even though they have a different mascot etc., I've always leaned toward Auburn. This season has been very different. For those of you who know Scott at all, I don't have to explain how huge of a Georgia Bulldog fan he is. I have never seen someone who is so devoutly dedicated to a football team. What he drives, the decoration of his house and even his entire wardrobe reflects this year round. So, being around him so much this football season, I have found myself cheering along side, wearing Georgia shirts and jerseys, facial stickers and all sorts of things.

So, I have come to a dilemma. Next weekend, Scott and I are going to the Georgia vs. Auburn game in Athens together. Last night while we were shopping in Wal-Mart, he picked up a Georgia purse and said, "If I got this for you, would you carry it?"

Without a second thought, I replied "Of course. It would be great to put our cell phones and wallets and things in next week for the game." It wasn't until he looked at me funny that I realized what I was saying. I was going to carry a Georgia purse to the Auburn vs. Georgia game?

I have always criticized girls who "convert" and pull for a different team just because their boyfriend or husband does. I have even been known to call them traitors. But now, I find myself wanting to do the same. And its not that I want to pull for Georgia just because Scott does. That's not the point even a little bit. I think that because I have spent so much time with him, watched so many games with him, and listened to how enthusiastically he talks about the coach, the players and the University, that I have grown an attachment to them myself.

I have watched countless Auburn football games and I have always been passionate about wanting them to win. But I have never been able to name players other than the quarterback. This year, its the same. But I can name several Georgia football players by name right off the top of my head, even down to the kicker! (Maybe it's because I think Coutu is funny looking, but that's beside the point.) I absolutely love to watch Knowshon Moreno plow down the field, get the crap knocked out of him, leap back to his feet and even pull his opponents to their feet. That kid is incredible to watch.

That being said... I haven't yet decided what I will do for the game. I have another week to decide. I do know which way I am leaning, so if you happen to see any pictures of me at the game sporting a Georgia jersey, try not to give me too hard of a time about it. So for now, War Eagle!? Or Go Dawgs!?