There’s something special about mid-to-late August. You’ve waited all offseason to hear the resonating sound of the clicking of pads and the harmonious melody produced by a sticky pair of gloves absorbing a leather ball. Preseason NFL games became standard background noise on your TV, as you begin to slowly internalize where the stars of college football’s yesterday will commence their professional journeys.
Vegas spreads for Week 0 and Week 1 are released. Quarterback battles are settled. You fire up YouTube to rewatch highlights from that unforgettable, nail-biting win last season. Your favorite wings joint sends you a promotion deal to come dine in their establishment.