We Have Entered Sports Worst Month
It's February 1st, 2010, and for sports fans, we know what that means.
It's the worst sports month of the year.
So take it from me, your friendly sports guy, that for the next 28 days, at least take solace in the fact that February is the shortest month on the calendar. After this week of non-stop, mind-numbing breakdown of the Super Bowl, you're going to be craving Trey Wingo and Mark Schelereth breaking down the second level of special teams this time next week.
Because there's not going to be much else.
This is a month where I suggest going out, reading books, or watching some TV unrelated to sports. Monday nights? 24. Tuesday nights? LOST. If they move Lost back to Wednesday after the premiere tomorrow night, then settle for American Idol on Tuesdays. Point is, there are ways to broaden yourself in February if you don't have compelling sports action to watch all night.
Backers of this month will say, what gives? There's basketball, college and pro, and hockey. And aren't pitchers and catchers reporting this month?
Yes. But is there anything that serves as more of a buzz kill than pitchers and catchers reporting? They show up, there are a few media opportunities, and then on the local news you see a bunch of guys stretching and running sprints. Not good enough.
I love basketball and hockey. But unlike baseball, they're not on everyday. Or, at least, your favorite team won't play everyday. On the days where your team isn't on, unless you're up for a national game of no importance to you, the month of February isn't much.
Plus, the month is doomed when the biggest day of the sports year starts the month. The only place to go from the Super Bowl is down hill, fast.
The anticipation of what's to come in March is also too much to take. March Madness is still a month and a half away. Baseball season is still too far off. A mid-February regular season NBA game isn't exactly the best way to spend a weekday night.
So find some things to do this month, but in the meantime, we'll try to quench your sports thirst. If not, 24 and LOST are my suggestions for a lackluster sports month of February.