We are a family that loves football, and we live in a football town. The Orioles are our baseball team and they are beloved, but they are more like a comfortable friend. They have their ups and downs (lately - more downs), and the stadium attendance reflected that.
But the Ravens... football fans are a different breed. Baltimore fans are rabid. While they love the Ravens and the whole town turns purple every Friday, the home fans ruthlessly pick apart the team; players, coaches, and management every Monday morning on the sports radio programs. It's hard to live in this town and not be a Ravens fan. The energy every Sunday is gripping, and attending a tailgate and home game was like a visiting a big purple carnival.
My son-in-law has managed a fantasy football team every season for many years now, and the extended family joins in with delight. Each year I have a team and try to do my best with the players I end up with, but I seldom know non Raven players and tend to select them based on names that amuse me - and there are plenty.
I always try to pick a team name that reflects my literary interests. I've been the Dewey Decimators, The Game of Throws, and Fifty Shades of Ray.
Ever since Hamilton came out on Disney+, I've been addicted to the show. I watch it ad nauseam, I listen to it on Spotify, I read everything I can about it, and I have the Chernow book in my reading queue. Of course, this year's team needs to reflect my Hamilton love.
Debuting in a few weeks will be my team: Not Throwin' Away My Pass.
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