Look, I know you’re smart. But time zones are the devil’s invention. If you’re watching from New York, that 1:25 PM Pacific game is a 4:25 PM kickoff. That’s dinner time. Fantastic. If you’re in Hawaii? Get ready for a 10:25 AM wake-up call of football. And for our friends in Europe? Forget it. You’re watching at 4 AM with a cup of tea and a prayer. You are the true heroes.
So do me a favor. Set an alarm. Not for work. Not for your dentist appointment. An alarm for the 49ers game. Because if you miss it, you’ll spend the whole week pretending to care about memes and highlights. But we both know it’s not the same as seeing it live. The energy, the dread, the glory. That’s why we do this.
Final Coffee-Chat Wisdom
Here’s my advice, spitballing over this imaginary latte. Block off two hours before kickoff for “prep work.” That means checking the injury report, debating the offensive line, and possibly pacing around your living room. Embrace the chaos. And whatever you do, don’t answer the phone during the game. Calls can wait. Text messages can wait. The 49ers are on the field, and so are you. Metaphorically. Probably in your pajamas.
So go on. Check the time one more time. Get your jersey on. It’s almost game day, baby. And when that clock hits the magic number, you’ll be ready. I’ll be ready. We’ll all be yelling at the same screen together. See you there. Or, you know, in spirit. Go Niners.
