Alabama, Texas A&M, and the Code

Most football fans are eagerly awaiting the Alabama-Texas A&M game.  Every year there are “big” games in every sport.  What does the Code say about these big games?  The Code, of course, does not address this topic directly, but many of the tenets address the context in which we either play or watch these games.  If we’re athletes we want to do our best, give our best effort, play by the rules, and conduct ourselves in a way that reflects positively on our team (and ourselves!).  As fans we want to be positive role models and win or lose with grace.  More than anything it is important to remember that it is just a game, and that there will be another one next week, and another “big” one somewhere down the road.  It’s good to be thankful that we have sports in our lives, that these teams get to compete, bring drama and fun to our lives, and know the many ways in which we all “win more than the game.”