Tribute.
In my opinion, the most overlooked element of sporting events is the playing of the national anthem. People shrug, wiggle, squirm, slouch, talk and worst of all keep their hats on during the anthem. It even seems as some sort of necessary evil. But that's just it. It isn't. In fact, it is a big part of what allows us to enjoy things such as football games.
Maybe it is that UConn is playing Army, but It really had the chance to absorb the sound in a way I haven't in years. It isn't that I paid more attention or that it mattered more today or even that the UConn marching band performed better than anyone else. There was a richness in my ears and heart and I'm appreciative for the chance to have heard it.
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