The Football Game of the Century

The Football Game of the Century By Elton Camp So now it’s over and Alabama won But was it really all that much fun? How silly it is, I just have to mention To give a child’s game such attention Rather, it makes me ask the reason why Sports in general so many folks glorify They act as it is their very fondest dream To measure their self-worth by some team How much better off society would be If, of sports fanaticism, we became free Many serious injuries to players does bring And from it, corrupt gambling does spring When I hear “Roll Tide,” I will merely shrug Far as I’m concerned football is only humbug