I'm trying to, because there are tons of other games I need to clear out of my backlog. But I find myself irresistably drawn to NCAA 06's elegant gameplay, its masterful interface/controls, and its addictive dynasty modes.

Or maybe I am just using it to help count down the 38 days until Cal football takes the field for the 2005 season. I once again have season tickets for this year and I am champing at the bit to see them play. They're coming off the best season the school has had in decades, and have reloaded with incredible athletes at many positions.

Or maybe I really just want to hurry up and be able to make fun of Jason for being a UW alum and him being excited about hiring an ornery, career .500 coach as their supposed savior.

Or maybe I'm just really sick of seeing 100% baseball on ESPN and am dying to see more coverage of REAL sports like college football.

Or maybe I wish to continue worshipping coach Jeff Tedford, who is one Rose Bowl berth away from being deified for all eternity in Berkeley as a true god among men.

If I'm having this much fun going to a game in Berkeley, I can't imagine what it must be like at those there-is-football-and-nothing-else SEC and BigXII schools!