Letting the Air Out

Dear Readers,

There's a story in the news of such massive importance to the well-being of the nation, that I feel we cannot overlook it here at the blog. It's called Deflate-gate. It seems someone on one of the teams heading to Sunday's Super Bowl may have broken the rules by deflating not one, not two, but eleven or more of the footballs they used to win the AFC championship game.

Here with me to discuss Deflate-gate are two ball experts, my blog intern Dizzie, and my boyfriend Frank. Welcome, boys.

Dizzie: Hey.

Mr. Frank: Thanks for having me, Doll.

Lilly Faye: We know the footballs in question didn't simply leak a little air, since they were under-inflated by as much as two pounds per square inch. As a frame of reference, I weigh 12 pounds.

Diz, please explain why someone would want to let the air out of their game ball.

Dizzie: A deflated ball gives you a better grip. It's easier to catch, carry, and throw. I deflate all my balls as soon as I get them.

Lilly Faye: You do?

Dizzie: Sure, I'm not ashamed to admit it. The bigger question is, did the perpetrator take the squeakers out?

Lilly Faye: I don't think NFL footballs have squeakers in them, Diz.

Dizzie: Are you sure about that, Boss? The players might be removing them. That's what I'd do. The League should check on that.

Lilly Faye: Frank, what's your position on this issue?

Mr. Frank: I take good care of my balls. I like to keep them looking like new. I don't vandalize them in any way.

Dizzie: Where's the fun in that?

Mr. Frank: It's not necessary to destroy things to enjoy them.

Lilly Faye: All right boys, calm down. You're free to do whatever you want with your own balls.

The point is, professional games are played by a set of rules, and someone broke the rules in an effort to gain an unfair advantage. That's unsportsmanlike conduct, and whoever did it should be ashamed of themselves.

Dizzie: You're right, Boss.

Mr. Frank: Agreed.

Lilly Faye: Let's all remember that when we're watching the big game on Sunday, folks.

Love,

Lilly Faye

Lilly Faye and Dizzie Review the Super Bowl

Dear Readers,
I don't really have a favorite football team, so I usually root for the underdog, which in this case was the Seattle Seahawks. 

The Denver Broncos should have prepared for the big game by reading Amy Tan's, The Bonesetter's Daughter. In Tan's novel, Precious Auntie says to LuLing... 

"A person should consider how things begin. A particular beginning results in a particular end."

The Broncos started off on the wrong paw right away, and their game went downhill from there. 

The Seahawks arrived on the field knowing what they wanted to accomplish, and they worked as a team to get the job done. 

Don't you agree, Diz?

Yep. I got confused though. When we watch football at my house, all the players are wearing short pants and kicking a round, black and white ball. 

Lilly Faye: That's soccer, Diz.

Dizzie: THE MASTER says it's proper football. 

Also, I was disappointed that there wasn't any snow. The people on the TV kept saying there was gonna be snow. It's a lot more fun to run around and fall down in big piles of snow.

Lilly Faye: The players might disagree with you there, Diz. 

What did you think of the halftime show? Bruno Mars is one of my favorite performers. I have almost all of his songs on my iPod. And he looked as good as he sounded.

Diz: I switched over to the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. That Ginger, the Old English Sheepdog mix, is quite a looker, and athletic, too! 

Also, I felt I needed to watch at least some of the Puppy Bowl in  support of my cousin Bo, who helped the First Lady open the show.

Lilly Faye: Yes, yes, alright, Diz. I know you'll join me in saying:

Congratulations, Seattle Seahawks!

Denver Broncos, Better Luck Next Time!

Bruno Mars, Two Paws Up!

Ginger, Dizzie would like your number!

Love, 

Lilly Faye