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FEBRUARY 23, 2007 - Page 14 NEWS / SPORTS American sports culture serves fan well >! than the entire population of something to him, but his now, this is a return to some- The game just ended, and GEOFF PECKHAM Hungary. It's bound to be on team beat my team this year, thing 1 thought I might have Tony Dungy just got the STAFF REPORTER so I decide against it. Besides, to miss this year. I've been in somewhere. Gatorade bath. Good for him, There ace always sacrifices And so it was. there are more Bears fans than Budapest for two weeks now, he deserves it. I'm tired and associated with making a For 5,000HUF (about $25) I Colts fans here. experiencing a new culture getting sicker. From that per- decision to leave everything got to watch the game on a big Or so I think. Peyton and loving every minute of it. spective, staying up unti14am you know and love behind for screen projector at a local Maiming throws a touchdown But for a few hours late into wasn't the best idea. four months to study abroad, T.G.I. Friday's, a mere 10- pass to a wide open Reggie the night, I got a slice of what But from every other per- as anybody who has ever minute walk from my apart- Wayne. The place goes wild I know and love, and I am spective, it was well worth it. made that decision will tell ment. All I can eat all 1 can again. It goes on like this the grateful. you. Often they are worth it, drink, and the last football rest of the night. Every big but sometimes you still can't game of the 2006 season. play, every turnover, every help but miss what you decid- Beautiful. score, regardless of the team, ed to forego. But remember, Hungary is people cheer. This wouldn't Super Bowl Sunday was, six hours ahead. This meant be out of the ordinary at any for me, one of those sacri fices. .for us, kickoff wasn't until bar in America. But I'm in Yes, I admit it: I'm a sports about 12:30am. Hungary. junkie, like most males my It's going to be a long night It occurs to me for every- age. I wit! also miss March I think. 'body here, myself included, it Madness, Orioles opening But it will be well worth it. doesn't matter how the game day, and the majority of the And so I'm here at this turns out. It's an American playoffs for both the NHL and American-based restaurant, football game. It's THE the NBA. But Super Bowl surrounded by expatriates American football game, and Sunday is practically an like myself, with the game for many of the people here American holiday, and since about to begin. BillyJoel sings who are away from their football is pretty much my the National Anthem. The country, it's a brief return favorite sport, it was particu- whole restaurant cheers. This home to their culture, their larly depressing to think that I is great. hobby, their sport. People in might miss it (not nearly as Ihave a slight cold, and I'm Europe like the other type of depressing as it would have already a little tired. But football, what we call soccer, been were the Ravens play- Devin Hester just ran the and that's great, but let's face ing.. that one still kind of opening kickoff in for a touch- it: in the States, our version stings). down, and the whole places reigns supreme. Then again, it is the SUPER goes wild. I'm having a blast. Maybe it's been a while BOWL. It's one of the biggest There's one guy with an some of these people have television events of the year. Indianapolis Colts jersey on. I watched a football game. Anywhere from 80-90 million have my Ravens 2006 AFC Maybe I'm overanalyzing the Americans watch it annually. North Division Champion whole thing, and it's really not That's about nine times more shirt on. I almost want to say a big deal. But for me, right Indoor track team ready for championships ("Track," from Page 16) tations are always the same - improve their times and finish to improve her time in the So the next time you see- February ]7. The team will have athletes work hard to be the season on a high note. 400m, as well as contributing those people running in the travel to Haverford College the best they can be. In our They have a lot of energy and on relays at the conference morning, during the day, and for the Centennial Conference sport, it's not always about are ready to compete at con- championships. at night-take a moment to Championships on February winning. As a matter of fact, ferences. "The greatest thing The Green Terror Track think about the will power 24-25. one might finish 7th in an about conference champi- women have a [at to boast they possess. Running is a Coach Renner comments, event but still improve their onships is going out on the about and much to look for- sport often overlooked; yet, "Our goal is always to come personal best. Who's to say track and competing for a ward to, including ending there is a lot of mental and out of conferences with as that athlete isn't a winner, medal. it is such an adrenaline their season with personal physical dedication required many personal best perform- also?" rush!" exclaims Taylor who is bests and numerous memo- in order to be successful-and ances as possible. Our expec- The runners are hoping to enthusiastic about continuing rable moments. to run that extra mile. · Free checking with interest and no minimum balance · Free checks included with direct deposit • Visa'"' ATM/DebitCards · Orear rates on auto loans and Visa" credit cards · Access to surcharge-free ATMs at all Maryland 7-ElevenStores · Access to surcharge-free ATMs in the Allpo im Network. indudingCiant,Target. 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