I have had a fascination with football - and especially with good quarterbacks - since the first time I saw Joe Montana complete a pass. That was a VERY long time ago, but my romance with the game has never ended. Of necessity, it has been ignored to a great extent since the birth of my first child, but now, thanks to him, I may get to re-ignite the flame.
Grant has dreamed of playing football for at least the past 8 years of his life, but only now has the opportunity been granted him. He spent his summer in the weight room, trying with every ounce of his 130 lbs. to buff-up his skinny little frame so he'd at least have a chance to compete with all his teammates who have already been playing for years.
Did it pay off...all that work? Well, he's still rather scrawny, but he's got some serious biceps and rock-hard six-pack abs to show for it. And, in his team's first 2 games, he's gotten some decent playing time: at safety, slot back, and defensive back. (Sorry, April) He's done a pretty good job of mucking up a couple plays...for the other team that is. (And that's a good thing, girls!)
But yesterday...yes, let's talk about yesterday.
Yesterday...The Boy took some snaps at Quarterback. Oh, yeah. That's my boy. The first series didn't go so well. 1st down: The Boy opts to run it himself for an 11-yard gain and another 1st down. Cool. Didn't have the faintest idea he was capable of that. However, he and his comrades failed to convert to 1st down on the next 4 plays, allowing the opposition to take over with pretty good field position.
Grant has dreamed of playing football for at least the past 8 years of his life, but only now has the opportunity been granted him. He spent his summer in the weight room, trying with every ounce of his 130 lbs. to buff-up his skinny little frame so he'd at least have a chance to compete with all his teammates who have already been playing for years.
Did it pay off...all that work? Well, he's still rather scrawny, but he's got some serious biceps and rock-hard six-pack abs to show for it. And, in his team's first 2 games, he's gotten some decent playing time: at safety, slot back, and defensive back. (Sorry, April) He's done a pretty good job of mucking up a couple plays...for the other team that is. (And that's a good thing, girls!)
But yesterday...yes, let's talk about yesterday.
Yesterday...The Boy took some snaps at Quarterback. Oh, yeah. That's my boy. The first series didn't go so well. 1st down: The Boy opts to run it himself for an 11-yard gain and another 1st down. Cool. Didn't have the faintest idea he was capable of that. However, he and his comrades failed to convert to 1st down on the next 4 plays, allowing the opposition to take over with pretty good field position.
There he is - second from the left - waiting for his first snap.
BUT...his Coach generously decided to give him another shot. And it paid off. He led the team on a drive to the endzone. YEAH, BABEEE! I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that...this was their team's first offensive drive that resulted in a touchdown.
Maybe...just maybe...I have my very own Joe.
Disclaimer: Starting QB, Davis, is an incredible athlete and probably has more yardage than any player on the team. And probably more solid tackles as well! NO discredit to him whatsoever...I'm just havin' fun with My Boy!
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You are having way too much fun with this and I am so glad for you. Nothing like watching the kids participate in activities--especially those that you enjoy watching. GO GRANT!! Joanie
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