The late rapper Big Pun said it best, “I’m not a player, I just crush a lot.”  Well, he had more colorful words in the version of that song that didn’t get radio airtime, but his sentiments were clear.  Since I’ve been using this line consistently, it has a totally different meaning.  In the past few days I’ve spent here in Tampa for Super Bowl XLIII, I’ve had some access to areas that NFL players, coaches, and celebrities see on an everyday basis.  Since I never like to look like a tourist, (I’d throw on a cowboy hat, some tight ass Wranglers, and serious boots in a town full of cowboys to avoid looking like an out of towner) I strolled around this city as if I’ve been to the last 5 Super Bowls.  Where people were armed with a camera, sharpie, and NFL jerseys, I rolled with sunglasses, a designer looking t-shirt, and a connection to my cell phone.  Just being a typical Californian spending some time in Florida.  Despite my simple desire to just fit in, I was still surprised when I was first asked for an autograph.


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