What Time Is It?

Game time! We are serious about our Raven rooting around here! Owen and I are a bit (mmm, maybe more than a bit) jealous today though - Bob got offered tickets to today's game. We could have both gone and taken Owen, but as he still has a bit of a runny nose we thought having him out in the cold and wind wouldn't be the best parenting decision. So Owen and I will stay home, watch for Daddy on TV and cheer on the home team.

Speaking of football, Bob's high school team and former squad the Allegany Campers, is one of six high school rivalries chosen by NFL Films to be featured in a special series on their cable channel, Versus. From their web site:

Episode 6 FORT HILL vs. ALLEGANY, CUMBERLAND, MD: In a town of 22,000, 10,000 (one year 15,000) attend this game. This year, both teams are currently undefeated. Allegany will be led by the asst. head coach. The head coach has been called upon to serve in Iraq. His wife and 5 children will be in attendance. The two high schools share the same home field. On game day of the Fort Hill-Allegany game, half the stands wears red and the other half wears blue. Homes and streets will be decorated either red or blue. Couples that happen to have married a person from the other side of town will sit the first half on one side and the second on the other. In the past, fans have rented small planes to fly over the stadium with signs. The athletic director at Fort Hill, his father and his son have all played in the event. Concessions stands are manned by the Fort Hill Band parents-some of whom are in their 80s and have not missed a game in over 60 years. A black kettle with the results of all the past games is presented to the winning team.

Believe me, I've been to this game and it's a huge deal. The 71st Homecoming meeting was yesterday and Allegany whooped Fort Hill 33-14! The show will be broadcast 11/29 at 8PM and 11PM, 12/2 at 11PM, 12/6 at 5PM, 12/8 at 3PM, Christmas Day at 8Pm and 11Pm, and 12/29 at 10PM. Check it out if you get a chance.