The Intollerable Itch: How Many Days Until We Can Scratch Our Football Fix?
Ah, friends, gather 'round the metaphorical campfire (because real campfires are probably busy social distancing this year). Let's talk about that feeling. You know the one. It's a deep, gnawing itch that sunscreen and antihistamines can't touch. It's the itch that whispers of pigskin spirals, bone-crushing tackles, and enough high fives to rival a hyperactive puppy convention.
Yes, my friends, it's the NFL withdrawal symptom blues.
We're adrift in a sea of reruns and reality TV, desperately clinging to the memories of epic Hail Mary passes and touchdown celebrations. But fear not, fellow fanatics, for there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
The CSI: Miami of Calendar Calculations (Because Regular Math is Boring)
Now, you might be wondering, with that Sherlock Holmesian level of deduction (or maybe a quick Google search), exactly how many days are we talking about? Well, put on your deerstalker hats and grab your magnifying glasses, because we're about to crack this case.
Traditionally, the NFL graces us with its presence on the Thursday night following Labor Day. Labor Day, for those who haven't been abducted by aliens lately, usually falls around the first week of September. So, we need to dust off our calendars and do some fancy footwork.
But wait! There's always a plot twist, isn't there? Labor Day is a sneaky little devil, its exact date jumping around like a rogue fumble.
Here's the good news: According to my highly sophisticated system of internet sleuthing (read: basic calendar app), Labor Day 2024 lands on September 2nd.
Now, for the main event: Since the NFL usually kicks off on the Thursday following Labor Day, that puts us at... drumroll please... September 5th, 2024!
The Victory Dance: We Can Almost Taste the Chicken Wings
Mark your calendars, friends! Set your DVRs! Because in [number of days until kickoff] glorious days, we'll be back in our jerseys, cheering on our favorite teams (and arguing with the officiating, because let's be honest, that's half the fun).
Until then, stay strong, fellow football fanatics. We can get through this together. Maybe with a few drafts, some friendly trash talk, and enough analysis to make Tony Romo proud. Here's to the upcoming season, and may it be filled with more touchdowns than dropped passes, and more excitement than a rogue squirrel at a buffet!
