Quote by Roger Kahn

Football is violence and cold weather and sex and college rye.

Football is violence and cold weather and sex and college ry

Summary

This quote is a simplified and somewhat provocative statement about the sport of football. It suggests that football is a combination of thrilling physical aggression ("violence"), played in harsh conditions ("cold weather"), and associated with a sense of passion and excitement ("sex"). The mention of "college rye" implies a connection to the college experience and possibly the party culture surrounding football games. Overall, the quote seeks to convey the intense and sensory nature of the sport.

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By Roger Kahn

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