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A Football Carol

It was the week before playoffs and all through the town
Everyone was hoping for many first downs
Fathers were bragging, Grandpas too
That’s the way we did it when we were in school
Fat mamas were dancing around like fools
In “tiger” sweatshirts large enough for two
Emails were sent, memos posted
Bring us a stub and you keep your bonus
We need your support so don’t disappoint us

The big day is here and we’ll turn up our nose
Bryant-Denny Stadium can’t hold our egos
Bonfires and Pep Rallies are in order today
“Little Johnny and Jose” can’t read but they sure can play
Money is tight, We are worried about Layoffs
None of that matters. We made the Playoffs!

On the bus! On the bus! On the Bus NOW!
Get this thing rolling
Next stop T-Town

Dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!
Proration be ****ed!
Lets Play Football!

As they drove away we could hear Don Cox say
“We will ask for more taxes where there’s a will, There’s a Way”
No Slack, I love it. The time, money, energy and just general hysteria devoted to football in Russellville is beyond belief.

Ten yrs from now when many of those kids will be in dead end jobs will anyone even remember their names? Is being able to play ball really worth the resources and sacrifices that are devoted to it in Russellvile?
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Originally posted by flightlessbird_americanmouth:
Russellville receives grants to support the football team. These grants are available to every school in the state if they apply for them. Don't blame the school/ football team for knowing what they want and how to get it.

Funny little jingle though...


Still hope they lose
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Originally posted by JJ:
Ten yrs from now when many of those kids will be in dead end jobs will anyone even remember their names? Is being able to play ball really worth the resources and sacrifices that are devoted to it in Russellvile?
Where they go in life is more a function of their initiative than it is of how much was spent on them in the classroom.

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