It’s always with more than a touch of regret that I watch the NFL regular season fade away. Sure playoff games are great, but they show up on different channels at different times and even on Saturdays. You have to familiarize yourself with television listings and find out who is playing when. It’s a far cry from the predictability of the regular season.

There is something reassuring in being able to flop in front of the television on Sunday afternoons, knowing there are at least a dozen games stacked up for your entertainment. Once the playoffs start, if the game’s a blowout or otherwise crappy game, you can’t just flip to another one– you’re stuck with it. Hopefully this is a little consolation if you’re stuck someplace watching the Jets-Seahawks or some other dreck. Enjoy it while it lasts, little camper.