It's opening day. Aside from the draft and camp opening, it doesn't get any better football-wise, so I thought I'd share my personal experiences in the hours leading up to the start of the game.
It's not football, so skip to the game notes if you're so inclined. Those bored by mindane details need only find the proper subheader below:
_**Pre-game**_
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