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[WarTim]

Several years ago, I started a tradition in my family that has become somewhat humorous, but, to those GUYS out there who long for Football Season, well, YOU will get it. (The ladies on the board will surely be able to relate. I am certain that they will all think "Typical Male"...)

One day, while cutting the grass and riding around on my mower, I felt the "nip".
I talked to my brother, big uat fan, on the phone that night and he knew exactly what I was talking about. He said that he was afraid to mention the "nip" for fear of being called "stupid".  Since I have no problem wearing that mantle,  :D The "Calling of the Nip" has become MY sole responsibility each and every year.
Later the next day, I disscussed the "nip" with my best friend, jaydubb. He, too, understood and got a little excited about the approaching sound of "TOUCHDOWN AUBURRRNNN!" and a road trip, or TWO. :D

What is the "nip" ?


It is that first hint of Fall (The Season I call FOOTBALL)..... whether it be the different "smell" or "look"of the grass, more fallen leaves than can be chalked up to SUMMER HEAT, the way the sun appears at dusk, it can even be the male football hormone...Who knows?...But, when you (or should I say "I")  "feel" the "nip", there can be no denying it ! ! ! !

My wife insist that I am simply wishing to "feel" the "nip" because I have grown weary of "baseball season" (what I call that waste of good TV time between A-Day and Fall practice!) and WANT it to be Fall & "nippy"outside, Thus ,FOOTBALL SEASON ! ! ! ! ! !   :D  

Poor misguided woman. She simply can't understand the subtle nuances of the "nip".
Or, more likely, the female of the species is not equipped, by the big AU man up stairs, to understand or appreciate the "nip". She spends each and every day from the first day of August until the "nip" is called, by the official "Caller of the Nip", in total and complete "Nip DENIAL". (Poor female). She has even turned our two daughters against the "nip". (My oldest daughter is with me on this whole "nip" thing, but, she is simply humoring her poor Mother.)

Anyway, my brother calls me at least twice a week now, anxiously awaiting the OFFICIAL "Calling of the NIP" ! ! !

If I even mention that it feels "different" outside, my wife gives me that all too familiar rolling of the eyes    and reminds me that it is still 90 degrees ! !
(Again, poor misguided female......   :D )

As a service to my AUBURN brothers and sisters, I will be sure to announce when the "nip" has been "called".

It is a heavy burden but , hey, somebody has got to do it ! ! !

WAR EAGLE & HURRY FALL (insert "nip" here______) HURRY ! ! ! !     

[jptiger]

I too understand the call of the "NIP" my brother. .....WAR EAGLE!!!       

[woods1110]

The "NIP" is AUSOME!!!! Great post by the way! War Freakin' Eagle, WarTim!!!

[Jenny AU-92]

WarTim, on Aug 4 2004, 01:27 PM, said:

Or, more likely, the female of the species is not equipped, by the big AU man up stairs, to understand or appreciate the "nip".

Oh, bite me.  Men don't have the corner on the Nip.  

I cheered football for more than ten years - junior high through college.  That NIP in the air never fails to make me get all goose bumpy and makes the blood run a little faster thru my veins.  Especially on those days when it has been hotter than hell, but once the sun starts to go down, that first little breeze comes rolling in, and the HINT of crispness in the air makes you take deeper breaths like you can't get the air into your lungs fast enough.  And it doesn't make me think "OOO!  Fall shoe sale at Neimans!!"  No - it just SCREAMS football to me.

Throw in the combination of NIP and looking up to see the massive concrete edifice of Jordan Hare Stadium while experiencing the NIP, and well, there is only one adjective I can think of to describe it... but this IS a family board, plus I don't want my corndog hubby to think he is inadequately meeting my needs. :D

But since I live in Houston now, where NIP is but a distant memory, I will have to rely on the War Tim Calling of the Nip to be my guide as to when Nip has officially made its appearance in Alabama.  There is NO NIP in Houston. It is hot right up to the BCS Bowl game.   And that sucks.

[AU4Ever]

I understand the 'nip' completely. Fortunately I have a wife who is an AU maniac herself, so we just wallow in it together.

[big dude]

Amen, brother.  Preach on!!!

[WarTim]

Jenny AU-92, on Aug 4 2004, 01:38 PM, said:

Throw in the combination of NIP and looking up to see the massive concrete edifice of Jordan Hare Stadium while experiencing the NIP, and well, there is only one adjective I can think of to describe it... but this IS a family board, plus I don't want my corndog hubby to think he is inadequately meeting my needs. :D

But since I live in Houston now, where NIP is but a distant memory, I will have to rely on the War Tim Calling of the Nip to be my guide as to when Nip has officially made its appearance in Alabama.  There is NO NIP in Houston. It is hot right up to the BCS Bowl game.   And that sucks.

LOL  :D

Jenny.....Thanks for understanding. :D

What a fool I am for not KNOWING good and well that YOU would "get" the whole "nip" thing!  :D

WAR EAGLE & Stay cool out there in TX ! ! ! :D  

[MDM4AU]

      

I know what you are talking about!  I nominate WarTim the official AUNation "NIP Caller," and his post to the "Classics" Forum!

My wife, too gets that look on her face when I begin to feel the NIP!  Poor woman!

         

[AUesquire]

You mean I have to wait for the Calling of The Nip before I can marinate the wings and then pop em' on the grill, covering them in John Boy & Billy Grilling Sauce and then washing em' down with a few choice, frosty cold, adult beverages???

HURRY, CALL THE NIP, PLEEEEASE!!!