So, the other day I was thinking about ESPN and how much guys watch it.

If the remote is in most guys’ hands, it will automatically change to ESPN or another channel with sports on it.

I do not know about you, but my boyfriend constantly watches ESPN.

Whether it’s some Notre Dame vs. Miami game from the 1970s on ESPN Classic, bowling during the off-season or the World Cup, he’s watching it.

What I really don’t get is when he watches every single game whether or not he cares about the team.

He just wants to see a good game, he says.

I know it’s not just him because whenever I go to his family’s house, dinnertime is also ESPN time, especially if golf is on.

I don’t really understand why some guys must watch, talk, eat, live and dream sports all the time.

Maybe it’s males’ natural competitive nature. Maybe it’s an escape. Maybe it’s their dream to do what they’re watching.

Whatever it may be, it baffles me.

Then I thought, what if ESPN and all other sports games were taken off the air for a few months?

Yes, I realize this will never happen, but use your imagination.

After all of the riots and protests are done, then I feel all would be peaceful.

There would maybe even be peace in Chicago, no more fighting about the Sox or the Cubs. Maybe even Cubs and Cardinals fans would get along. Not only would life be peaceful, but maybe I would get to choose what my boyfriend and I watch.

I am not a sports hater, I actually like sports-in moderation. Some guys should reduce their sports dosages.

Always remember that it is just a game, and not your life. So when your team loses the World Series, try not to cry, unless it’s the Cubs of course.

Even though I may wish ESPN harm, I really wouldn’t want it to leave. It provides our boyfriends with something to do while we nap or do homework.

Sports also are something to be passionate about. Whether it’s a team or just the love of the game, passion is a necessity in life.

So, my advice to all is to watch sports in moderation.

I mean, everything is good in moderation.

And in the words of Jimmy Fallon from Fever Pitch, “It’s good for your soul to invest in something you can’t control.”

Kristin Jording can be reached at 581-7942 or at denmanaging@gmail.com.