Friday Night Fun

Nothing beats the joy of Friday nights, now that they're back up & in full swing.

No, I'm not talking about heading out on the town. Or even heading out to the mall or driving the main drag to relieve one's boredom.

I'm referring to high school football. The regular season has now arrived & a lot of teams are getting geared up for another season of fun & excitement. This isn't to say every ballclub will have the same amount of success or win the same degree of praises & accolades but each game, blowout or no, is going to be competitive nonetheless.

For some teams, this is a year to rebuild, to restock the almost-depleted offensive & defensive cupboards. For some, it means getting adjusted to a new coach's way of thinking & the system which he prefers to use. For yet others, the song remains the same: plenty of returning starters to make the playoff situation more scarier for their opponents.

At any rate, the first game to kick things off tonight is a gauge for every team to find out not only their true heart but it is also a premise to kick off the rust that comes from going out a whole season away from the football field. If that's not enough, it's the ultimate test of faith for every player involved.

But it should make way for good times to be had by all, fans, coaching personnel & players alike. And you can't argue there: It pays to get ready for some Friday night fun, wherever the game's at.