In January 1993 my family and my two best friends and their spouses got together for the Sugar Bowl. I was a much younger man then with a seven year old acting out the game in the middle of the living room, and I had seen Bama win championships before. Being a Bama fan, the game seemed like par for the course. Don't get me wrong, it was a big deal. I took the championship for granted though. I won't again.
My friends, the same ones, will be over to watch the game. My son who is working on his Master's will be there. It's been a long time. I won't take this game for granted.