Kick Off Tip Off

How many times have you been a room watching any sporting event and you feel like you are the only woman actively participating in the game? I think a common misconception about women who watch sports is that they have no idea what is actually going on in the game and they are watching just to make an impression on some guy. Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am here to put an end to the misconception of the female sports fan. This idea was started by a radio show comment I heard recently about women and football. The hosts (one man one woman) were discussing an upcoming season of college football and she mentioned how she did not know much about the game and was confused about the scoring. Well, her co-host made it seem like women knew nothing about the game and the next morning's segment was to be set around the concept of "The Woman's Guide to all Things Football". I was a little annoyed because I can go out right now and find men that I can school in the knowledge of football, baseball, and basketball!

When I was in high school I was in a math class where half of the students were not only male, but all but 2 were athletes. We used to have a sub in that class because our teacher was the girls golf coach and often our discussions were less related to trigonometry and more the score of the basketball game or what players were performing well, etc. We had the same sub all the time and I remember him saying to me after a lengthy discussion about basketball that, "Damn, you actually know what you are talking about!" I have always been a sports fan. I am the only girl in my family (child wise) my brother is 3 years older than I am and he was always in sports. It was mostly baseball but for a short time early on he was a football player and played middle school basketball. I have been exposed to sports my whole life and I know the ins and outs of virtually every rule and concept of the game no matter what it is. My sport of choice is basketball, and if you read my other blog you know I'm a Kings girl! When it comes to football, I admit not having a team. I enjoy watching just about every team play and come Sunday I pick someone depending on the game I am watching. My mom is a 49ers fan, her boyfriend a Rams fan, my brother well last I knew he was a Cowboys fan but that was a good 7 years ago. I appreciate the game of football and to me there is little better than the sound of a tough hit on the field!

So this is dedicated to all female sports fans! Whether you know a lot or a little about the game, this is for you! Comment if you have questions I will gladly explain what I am talking about if you don't know already. This is a woman's perspective on the game...not who looks better in tight pants or pinstripes! So whether you are waiting for kickoff or tip off...Let the games begin!

Important Dates:

NFL Season begins: September 9th

NBA Pre-Season begins: October 3rd

NBA-Regular Season begins: October 26th

***Thank you to Jason Sharp for the title inspiration***