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It’s not often that I look forward to a pre-season game. The first one, sure…football is finally back. But after that, there isn’t a whole lot of eager anticipation encasing the “who’s gonna survive the cut to 75?” contesting.

But I must admit that I am really fired up for tonight’s Packers-Colts affair. It’s a chance to watch a certain first-ballot HOFer in action. Peyton Manning. That guy’s pretty good, if you like 6’5,” 230 pound quarterbacks – laser, rocket arm:

The pre-season offers the opportunity for many to attend their first game, as well. Though regular season tickets are far more accessible that they used to be, pre-season tix are abundant. And Econ 101 teaches us that when the supply exceeds the demand, the prices drop. So many families find a pre-season diversion a more economical reality than the regular season. And that’s a great thing. After all, it’s important to spend time with your kids…so Peyton Manning doesn’t: