THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Oct 28, 2011 9:02am
It started when he was in second grade, he played on the flag football team. He and every other kid wanted to be the quarterback. A couple of years later we moved into youth football, he found out he was a lineman. In youth football he played with strep throat (take that Hillis), he played hard and would cry of laugh after the games depending on the outcome. In junior high he was introduced to playing on the road. Taking the hour plus bus ride and having to get ready in the parking lot to play. His freshmen year started out with a personal challenge, but he and his team mates over came it. He played Freshman and JV.
Through it all I have had to make sure he had waht he needed, his clothes were clean , sometimes his food was packed, that he was out of bed in time to make it to two-a-days, he knew where he needed to be and what time he needed to be there. I would dispense Ibuprofin and advice after games and parctices. I sometimes had to kick his butt and sometimes just comfort him. We have sat through almost 100 degree temps, rain, snow, and a combination of both.
On the field I have watched him develop into a leader, a winner, a team mate his team mates can depend on. Off the field I have watched him become a leader, someone who accepts their share of responsibilty, and works hard. I owe all that to his involement in football. I know the level he has dedicated himself to his team, and that makes me proud.
Tonight, at some point around 9:30 I know he will walk off the football field for the very last time. I will be waiting for him like I have every game for the past eight years, I know he will walk off the field with his head held high. I am not so confident I will.
Thanks for the memories.
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Through it all I have had to make sure he had waht he needed, his clothes were clean , sometimes his food was packed, that he was out of bed in time to make it to two-a-days, he knew where he needed to be and what time he needed to be there. I would dispense Ibuprofin and advice after games and parctices. I sometimes had to kick his butt and sometimes just comfort him. We have sat through almost 100 degree temps, rain, snow, and a combination of both.
On the field I have watched him develop into a leader, a winner, a team mate his team mates can depend on. Off the field I have watched him become a leader, someone who accepts their share of responsibilty, and works hard. I owe all that to his involement in football. I know the level he has dedicated himself to his team, and that makes me proud.
Tonight, at some point around 9:30 I know he will walk off the football field for the very last time. I will be waiting for him like I have every game for the past eight years, I know he will walk off the field with his head held high. I am not so confident I will.
Thanks for the memories.
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riders1
Posts: 2,275
Oct 28, 2011 9:19am
Excellent post!
You're not just trying for more reps!!! Good luck tonight and may you bring home a winner
You're not just trying for more reps!!! Good luck tonight and may you bring home a winner
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WoosterPride
Posts: 6
Oct 28, 2011 9:55am
We all have our perspectives on what the "last" game means - parents & players that is...thanks for sharing yours...good luck to your son tonight!
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Oct 28, 2011 9:58am
Thank you.
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QuakerOats
Posts: 8,740
Oct 28, 2011 10:08am
Good luck .... to both of you tonight. It ain't easy.
CCRolly
Posts: 786
Oct 28, 2011 10:13am
Good luck! Great Post!
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Oct 28, 2011 10:32am
Good stuff ringz.....good luck tonight. Not the end of anything...but the beginning of something.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Oct 28, 2011 10:40am
Sniff, sniff, sniff..........this will be me in 2 years. Not sure how I will handle it! Great post big guy.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Oct 28, 2011 11:10am
My son also started in the 2nd grade as many others...he's only in 4th now...so we have many more years to go. Great post Ringz and good luck tonight!
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Oct 28, 2011 11:43am
Good Luck tonight Ringz.....
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Oct 28, 2011 11:45am
Ahhh, ain't that sweet. You'll be sitting right beside Skank.....???GoChiefs;948182 wrote:My son also started in the 2nd grade as many others...he's only in 4th now...so we have many more years to go. Great post Ringz and good luck tonight!
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Oct 28, 2011 11:46am
No. My son goes to Perry schools.Mr. 300;948233 wrote:Ahhh, ain't that sweet. You'll be sitting right beside Skank.....???
OQB
Posts: 6,679
Oct 28, 2011 12:06pm
Great post Ringz, you'll have a rep power of 10 in no time
Good luck to your son tonight and I'll be praying he goes out a winner!
Good luck to your son tonight and I'll be praying he goes out a winner!
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Oct 28, 2011 1:30pm
Bless you my son!GoChiefs;948235 wrote:No. My son goes to Perry schools.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Oct 28, 2011 1:58pm
life goes on people, life goes on.
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Oct 28, 2011 2:24pm
Thanks! Always a solid contributor!DeyDurkie5;948399 wrote:life goes on people, life goes on.
OQB
Posts: 6,679
Oct 28, 2011 3:36pm
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Really love the speach Sean Payton gives at the beginning of the video.
Really love the speach Sean Payton gives at the beginning of the video.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
Oct 28, 2011 5:34pm
It's not an end tonight, RINGZ, it's a beginning.
Be there for him like he knows you will.
There is nothing more rewarding in life than being a Dad.
Be there for him like he knows you will.
There is nothing more rewarding in life than being a Dad.
Little Danny
Posts: 4,288
Oct 28, 2011 10:07pm
Major props for being a good parent dude! Solid post
OQB
Posts: 6,679
Oct 29, 2011 1:19am
So excited for you and your son going out a winner tonight! Many memories have been made the last 4 years and the two of you will have something to talk about for years to come! Congrats
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Cthelites
Posts: 1,951
Oct 31, 2011 12:54pm
Wow excellent post!
Made me think about what it will be like with mine finishing in the next couple yrs.
Actually brought a tear to my eye remembering the flag/optimists times i coached them and what a joy it has been.
Thanks and good luck!!!!!!
Made me think about what it will be like with mine finishing in the next couple yrs.
Actually brought a tear to my eye remembering the flag/optimists times i coached them and what a joy it has been.
Thanks and good luck!!!!!!
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Oct 31, 2011 3:23pm
Way to go, Ringz! You and your son.
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footballnut
Posts: 197
Oct 31, 2011 3:29pm
I didnt catch this until today Ringz. Excellent post.