31.   And opening day was as eagerly anticipated as it is today.

32.   And part of it is being able to handle the festivities of opening day.

33.   And Monday was opening day.

34.   And nothing could be more anticipated than opening day.

35.   And that lent a bittersweet atmosphere to the opening day of the four-month season.

36.   And neither can the Chiefs as these two starting tight ends battle for the one place in the lineup on opening day.

37.   And the Patriots are a half-year away from opening day.

38.   Another great opening day game.

39.   And, yes, Smith would perform a back flip on opening day and the last day of the season.

40.   And though he rarely shows any emotion, Bobby Jones is visibly thrilled over his first opening day start.