Posted 1:54 PM by John A. Seafisk

I actually woke up early on a Saturday...10:30 a.m. Anytime I awake before noon on a weekend, it's early for me. So I flipped on the TV to ESPN2, which was broadcasting a collegiate football contest between my alma mater, Northwestern, and fellow Big Ten foe Penn State. As the set glowed brighter, I could see a Penn State running back galloping into the end zone. With about 2 minutes left in the 1st half -- Penn State 35, Northwestern 0. I repeat, in the FIRST HALF!

I decided to flip around to the gaggle of other collegiate games on my cable system. I was treated to Washington-USC, Alabama-Mississippi, Notre Dame-Air Force, Auburn-Florida, Applachian State-Georgia Southern...and many more. By the time I saw the finishing touches on Hawaii's 37-10 victory over Tulsa, I realized I spent all day inside, watching football.

What a great weekend!