... did anyone else wake up Thursday, look in the mirror, realize what day it was, and get a big smile?

I did for one reason: football's back.

The two sports I follow most closely—ironically both called football—begin midway through August. While the premier and champions league run until May, the NFL only goes until February.

Six months without real football. I shudder at the thought.

Anyway, here's six quick thoughts (well, quick for me) on the first preseason game between New England and Philadelphia:

1. Michael Vick? Color me shocked.

The more I think about this move, the more I like it for Philadelphia. I've heard the move described in the same way just about everywhere from ...

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