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Fall is my favorite time of the year! For one thing, I love autumn weather better than that of the other seasons. For another, I enjoy watching football – in person and on television; whether played by athletes on high school, college or professional teams.

Football season starts in August and ends with a flourish every year with playoffs, college bowl games, and ultimately, of course, the Super Bowl to crown the latest National Football League (NFL) champion.

By the time all of this pageantry ends, it is early February. And, like many other people, I feel sad when it’s all over. There...