A time when “sack” and “strip” won’t make you blush.
"Tailgate"
What it usually means: The door to the trunk of your car or truck.
What it means during football season: An event for the most dedicated of fans, where drinking, grilling, and football unite--most often in a parking lot.
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"Fantasy"
What it usually means: Those daydreams you have about becoming famous or riding unicorns.
What it means during football season: A game--no, a way of life--where you either win big or lose it all. And there's far more than money that's on the line.
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"Flop"
What it usually means: A painful belly-first fall into water.
What it means during football season: Your first round draft pick in fantasy.
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"Hail Mary"
What it usually means: A Catholic prayer.
What it means during football season: Throwing the ball way up and hoping your receiver can come down with it 50+ yards down the field.
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