I was happy to see the NFL come back. Even though the pro game is a lot less exciting than the college version, it does feature the very best football players in the world. And when those guys get going, they are a delight to behold. But not nearly as nice as seeing the Volunteers go down in their first test of the season. And the excitement that a game like Southern Cal versus Ohio State can generate for people all around the country who could normally care less what goes on in Los Angeles or Ohio. That will always be the thing that separates college football from the NFL. The pure excitement of Saturday afternoons. I know so many people who will watch a full Saturday of football, but only their team on Sunday. (more…)