I don’t think I’ve ever felt a breathless anticipation for a preseason football game as I have for tomorrow’s beltway battle between the Washington Redskins and the Ravens of Baltimore. Meaningless exhibition? Hardly. You’d think the Super Bowl, Presidential election, and all future sunrises were riding on this contest.

Maybe it’s because I live here that I think this is getting so much attention. Maybe it’s because I live in an area where people just love to talk. Or maybe it really is that important.

Whatever it is, do not attempt to contact me between 7 and 11 p.m. tomorrow evening. There’s a meaningless exhibition game for me to watch.