My nephew, Ty, is BACK and ready to discuss our favorite time of year - FALL!  Yes, we love the weather and the leaves changing colors, but what we're really ready for is FOOTBALL!  The question is, at what point did I allow my love of the game to be taken over by my obsession with drinking?  We all have sports, hobbies, and/or habits that we associate with different times of the year and ritualistic actions, but why did I start associating a favorite sport of mine with boozing?  And why did Ty allow an unhealthy desire to gamble to steal the joy of the game from him?  

Whether you love football, futbol, or another sport or hobby, what did you associate it with when growing up?  What about now?  Why?