[lex24]

I'm torn about Stanford football. On the one hand, it would be satisfying to conclude the season with an emotional win. But the team is still not very good and won't get better sitting on the sidelines. They need more practice and more game experience. But how would I feel if they play two more unsatisfying games as they did vs. Oregon and Colorado and finish 1-4? It also seems ridiculous to have these thoughts about an extracurricular activity in the middle of a pandemic. But I admit how much I have enjoyed watching teams play this fall.

Not ridiculous at all, Spiny.  Sports provide some normalcy and a much needed “escape” from the horrors of the day.  Mental health matters. And to those of us who are big sports fans, the games help. They always have. Especially now. 

 So I don’t feel guilty at all watching the games. And I am incredibly thankful for those that are playing them and providing us with this needed respite.

[lex24]

I'm torn about Stanford football. On the one hand, it would be satisfying to conclude the season with an emotional win. But the team is still not very good and won't get better sitting on the sidelines. They need more practice and more game experience. But how would I feel if they play two more unsatisfying games as they did vs. Oregon and Colorado and finish 1-4? It also seems ridiculous to have these thoughts about an extracurricular activity in the middle of a pandemic. But I admit how much I have enjoyed watching teams play this fall.

Not ridiculous at all, Spiny.  Sports provide some normalcy and a much needed “escape” from the horrors of the day.  Mental health matters. And to those of us who are big sports fans, the games help. They always have. Especially now. 

 So I don’t feel guilty at all watching the games. And I am incredibly thankful for those that are playing them and providing us with this needed respite.