[NU Sports] Fast-food Football Zealots, a Tradition of their Own

[Chris Patterson]

I figure there are 3 or maybe 4 on this list, at most, that think Walker
should be sent packing and that winning happens just because of expectations
and that tradition is just a one season turn-around.
 
Like I'm sure that "just expecting" fast-food junkies to lose weight is all
it takes. And what about those fast-food junkies who for the last decade
have had others expecting them to improve their waistline?  I for one, base
expectations on past performance and on any new information (such as a new
diet - low carb, medical condition or sudden change of life style).
 
And then there is tradition. We're certainly in the season to reflect on it.
Most traditions people savor, I think, have lasted decades and sometimes
generations. But, after one holiday season (or two) of dieting and fitness
success, our "get rich quick" football zealots may all expect our mythical
food junkie to win or place in the local triathalon annually. I'm all for
building new wonderful traditions, but that takes time, perservance and
believe it or not, patience.
 
I'm not sure fast-food junkies will ever listen to the accepted consensus of
diet experts. 
 
It is simple. So simple that it reminds me of that "moron" sports writer
from a few years ago in Chicago. Since he left, I saw him on on ESPN once,
and changed the channel then, ... too. 
 
Chris Patterson
Tech '81
Knoxville, TN
 
Go CATS!