BrownSuga’s sweet spot: Are you ready for some football????

Let me take you back…

The year was 1981. The month was January.

“Mrs. Suga, you can pick the date for your labor to be induced. Any day between the 21^st and the 31^st” The doctor said.

“Honey, what day do you want to do this?” My mom asked my dad.

“Any day you want, except the 25^th.” My dad replied.

“If it’s up to me lets do it as soon as possible, so I choose the 21^st.”

“Ok well then Mr. and Mrs. Suga we will see you at 7am on the 21^st.” The doctor said as my parents walked out of his office.

That Wednesday morning at 7am my beautiful mother began the process of bringing the cutest baby (me of course) into the world. At 10:48am the world became a little bit sweeter as I, Brownsuga, was born. When the doctor announced my gender, my name was determined (more about that in another blog).

In the Delaware County the year I was born, to celebrate the birth of a child, the hospital provided a very nice steak dinner to all new parents each Sunday. That year my mom ate her steak dinner with her sister.

Where was my dad?

He was at home watching the Superbowl; Philadelphia Eagles vs. Oakland Raiders.

And that began my love affair with the sport of football. Every year around my birthday the National Football League is preparing for the annual SuperBowl, the AFC vs. the NFC, and the best of the best. Most people’s favorite team originates with their hometown. And I am no different. I am a diehard Eagles fan.

Yes, yes I know. We’ve had a rough couple of years. The whole T.O. situation gave us some negative publicity but like any other TRUE fan of a team bad seasons don’t lessen my support. Want to see some real fans? Go to a Eagles game or a Chicago Bears game, or the Redskins, the Bills, the Steelers. I’ve noticed after living in both the north and the south, northern teams have more diehard lifetime fans when it comes to just about any sport. I lived in Atlanta for 8 years while in college and Falcons fans are the most fickle fans I’ve ever seen. If the Falcons are having a bad season, the seats are empty. They can’t GIVE tickets away. But no matter how many times the Eagles, Bears, Bills, or Redskins lose the stadium is packed.

One of my most missed memories is going to watch the Eagles play in Philly. It was always something all of my siblings enjoyed doing together. One day we will get the chance to do it again.

Tonight marks the first time, since Hurricane Katrina, that the New Orleans Saints played home game in the SuperDome. With rookie Reggie Bush (the only Bush New Orleans residents will EVER root for), the Saints are looking to teach the Falcons a lesson. And as the first half ends they are showing no mercy 17-3.