Showing posts with label football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label football. Show all posts
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Trick or Treat Hangover
Last night was trick or treating in our area because it was delayed due to Hurricane Sandy. We always go to a friend's house because they live in a great neighborhood for trick or treating.
The kids got a lot of candy, we all got a lot of exercise walking all over the neighborhood (at least 100 houses) and we all had fun.
Today, I feel like I have a trick or treating hangover. I am tired, a bit sore from carrying heavy bags of candy and I have a headache.
The positive to today is that we got our extra hour of daytime and we are getting together with good friends for the Steeler game! We get time with them and I don't have to cook dinner. I am going to try to eat as healthy as possible while I am there but I can't make any promises because it will be gameday food which we all know is not always the best!
Monday, October 1, 2012
A Taste of Yesterday
Well, my husband did it! He played his heart out at the alumni game and he lasted the entire game!
He had to be there early to get all the equipment and get ready. When we got there, there were several of the younger guys there and when they saw Chuck walking toward them, there were whispers but I could hear them. It was all I could do to not bust out laughing.
"Oh my gosh, that's Chuck!" "Hey guys, Chuck is here, oh my gosh!"
You see, to them, Chuck is like a legend. I know that sounds weird but for years the coaches mentioned his name, they told stories about him and these kids were a lot younger and have never met him, only heard of him. It really is strange but really funny to me.
I was nervous about this game. He was playing with kids that are a lot younger than him and he hasn't practiced or worked out for this game. He was going in and winging it. It's not that he's overweight or anything, In fact, he's only 20lbs. heavier than he was in high school. I wish I could say the same!
When the game started, I got really nervous and anxious to see him out there. They put him in for the first defensive play and he went in as a linebacker. The play starts, he goes up against a big kid and he ended up on his butt! We all laughed in the stands and I watched to make sure that he wasn't hurt.
He played a lot during the entire game, he played all four quarters! He survived! I am so proud of him. He helped with a few of the tackles and he ran his butt off.
The kids thought it was really strange to see their dad out on the field playing but I know that they loved it. When the announcer called his name after he helped make a tackle, we all went crazy cheering but I heard the kids yelling, "Yeah Dad!!!" Best cheers of the night, by far.
He plans on playing again next year but he plans on working out up until that game so he can be in better shape and maybe even run the ball a bit next year! He had a lot of fun and will be sore today but in the end, he did it and I really couldn't be prouder. I really enjoyed watching him out there, I have missed seeing him play and it brought back so many memories of what was years ago but only seems like yesterday.
He had to be there early to get all the equipment and get ready. When we got there, there were several of the younger guys there and when they saw Chuck walking toward them, there were whispers but I could hear them. It was all I could do to not bust out laughing.
"Oh my gosh, that's Chuck!" "Hey guys, Chuck is here, oh my gosh!"
You see, to them, Chuck is like a legend. I know that sounds weird but for years the coaches mentioned his name, they told stories about him and these kids were a lot younger and have never met him, only heard of him. It really is strange but really funny to me.
I was nervous about this game. He was playing with kids that are a lot younger than him and he hasn't practiced or worked out for this game. He was going in and winging it. It's not that he's overweight or anything, In fact, he's only 20lbs. heavier than he was in high school. I wish I could say the same!
When the game started, I got really nervous and anxious to see him out there. They put him in for the first defensive play and he went in as a linebacker. The play starts, he goes up against a big kid and he ended up on his butt! We all laughed in the stands and I watched to make sure that he wasn't hurt.
He played a lot during the entire game, he played all four quarters! He survived! I am so proud of him. He helped with a few of the tackles and he ran his butt off.
The kids thought it was really strange to see their dad out on the field playing but I know that they loved it. When the announcer called his name after he helped make a tackle, we all went crazy cheering but I heard the kids yelling, "Yeah Dad!!!" Best cheers of the night, by far.
He plans on playing again next year but he plans on working out up until that game so he can be in better shape and maybe even run the ball a bit next year! He had a lot of fun and will be sore today but in the end, he did it and I really couldn't be prouder. I really enjoyed watching him out there, I have missed seeing him play and it brought back so many memories of what was years ago but only seems like yesterday.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Just One More Time
My husband played high school football years ago...um, sixteen years ago to be exact. Wow, there's nothing like putting it in writing to make you feel old! Yikes!
Chuck was good at football, he broke a few school records, held a few titles in the football league in the state. He was what you could call a local high school football star. When you mentioned his name, people knew who you were talking about. He was being recruited by many, many colleges to go play for them. He didn't. I can't quite say why he didn't pursue it all. It was all so exciting and fun but he didn't go after it. (I was there through this whole time period because we've been together since I was 15.)
My parents often said that he should have gone on as a walk on with an NFL team (obviously the Steelers, is there any other team?!) to see what would happen. I swear I think my mom still thinks he can do it, not realizing that he is considered old now...lol.
So, fast forward to the present. He is a family man, with a wife and three kids. He works full time to provide for his family. Some days I'm not sure if he thinks about what could have been had he gone after a football career. If he could have made it. I really don't know. His high school rival played in the NFL and Chuck actually beat him out as Offensive Player of the Year for the Allegheny Conference. That guy's name is LaVarr Arrington. Yes, him. If you don't know who he is, look him up. Of course, I believe that he had the skill and talent and determination to make it in the NFL but then again, I am his wife so why wouldn't I?
This weekend is our alma mater's alumni football game. The kid that has organized it has asked Chuck to play in the past and he was just never able to because of work. He decided to play this year. So, on Sunday, Chuck is going to get dressed in full equipment as this is a full contact game and see what he can do. He is in fairly good shape, he stays active, can just go out and run 5 miles and play backyard ball with the guys. This is sort of different though. This game, he is going to be playing with much younger guys and against our high school rival. I would hope that they are not out for blood or anything. I'm hoping that Chuck doesn't get injured but I think he will know when he needs to stop. He is taking Monday off of work just in case haha.
Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a huge football fan. Especially when I am watching my son play. He has his dad's talent and skill and often times, Chuck tells him that he is actually better than he was. I am beyond excited to watch my husband play football again. He may not be the star he once was on the field but he will always be that star to me. I think he is excited to just go out on the field one more time and have some fun.
There are a lot of people going to watch the game and I hope they can show our local rivals what they are made of. The kids and I will be there cheering Chuck on for what may be his last football game he will ever suit up for......until he decides to play again next year! Ha!
Chuck was good at football, he broke a few school records, held a few titles in the football league in the state. He was what you could call a local high school football star. When you mentioned his name, people knew who you were talking about. He was being recruited by many, many colleges to go play for them. He didn't. I can't quite say why he didn't pursue it all. It was all so exciting and fun but he didn't go after it. (I was there through this whole time period because we've been together since I was 15.)
My parents often said that he should have gone on as a walk on with an NFL team (obviously the Steelers, is there any other team?!) to see what would happen. I swear I think my mom still thinks he can do it, not realizing that he is considered old now...lol.
So, fast forward to the present. He is a family man, with a wife and three kids. He works full time to provide for his family. Some days I'm not sure if he thinks about what could have been had he gone after a football career. If he could have made it. I really don't know. His high school rival played in the NFL and Chuck actually beat him out as Offensive Player of the Year for the Allegheny Conference. That guy's name is LaVarr Arrington. Yes, him. If you don't know who he is, look him up. Of course, I believe that he had the skill and talent and determination to make it in the NFL but then again, I am his wife so why wouldn't I?
This weekend is our alma mater's alumni football game. The kid that has organized it has asked Chuck to play in the past and he was just never able to because of work. He decided to play this year. So, on Sunday, Chuck is going to get dressed in full equipment as this is a full contact game and see what he can do. He is in fairly good shape, he stays active, can just go out and run 5 miles and play backyard ball with the guys. This is sort of different though. This game, he is going to be playing with much younger guys and against our high school rival. I would hope that they are not out for blood or anything. I'm hoping that Chuck doesn't get injured but I think he will know when he needs to stop. He is taking Monday off of work just in case haha.
Anyone that knows me, knows that I am a huge football fan. Especially when I am watching my son play. He has his dad's talent and skill and often times, Chuck tells him that he is actually better than he was. I am beyond excited to watch my husband play football again. He may not be the star he once was on the field but he will always be that star to me. I think he is excited to just go out on the field one more time and have some fun.
There are a lot of people going to watch the game and I hope they can show our local rivals what they are made of. The kids and I will be there cheering Chuck on for what may be his last football game he will ever suit up for......until he decides to play again next year! Ha!
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