Football season is here again! I love sitting in the stands on a cool fall evening with friends and family watching a good game of football. Even a not so great game of football.
I love the hearts of our coaches. I have become-along with everyone who has lived in Nebraska for any length of time- a fanatic.
I love the band and their energy and zest for playing and entertaining. I love the cheerleaders who are trying to fire up the crowd.
I love watching the little boys and girls standing on the other side of the chain link fence longing for their day on the field.
I don't understand all of it and I can't tell you various schematics or stances.
I can follow the heart. I'm proud of the young men who put themselves out there on the field. Who take the risk to do something like that. Whether my sons are great or are not great-to me it is all about the character and the team. I am just as proud of them if I see them standing on the sidelines with eyeballs on the game cheering and encouraging the guys on the field. If I see them having a good attitude about others and they play with ALL of their heart-that's what I ask.
I'm proud of them when they are building their own work ethic in the gym and at the practices. When they are setting goals for themselves and working through adversity to meet those goals.
Some people say that football isn't as important as this or that but I disagree!
Fully involved kids is critical to their academic and life success. The attitudes and work ethic will impact all areas of their lives.
And who doesn't need to be a part of something bigger then themselves.
So whether they are running the concession, band, cheer, dance, parents, coaches, administration or football players---if they are putting all of their heart in to it then they are my kind of people! If they are focused on the team...they are my kind of people!
Men and women who run to the battle and chase after their dreams. Who face that opponent whether mental or physical or spiritual head on! Plow into the fray!
Who tackle their fears and their insecurities and wrap them up!!
Each game features two teams playing against each other.
• Each team is allowed 11 men on the field at a time. Any more than 11 could result in a penalty.
• Unlimited substitution is permitted, but players may only enter the field when the ball is dead.
• Each team is comprised of an offense, defense, and special teams.
• If team A has possession of the ball, they use their offensive team to
attempt to advance the ball toward the opponents endzone.
• If team B has the ball, team A will use their defensive team to attempt to stop team B from advancing the ball.
• If a kicking play is expected, both teams will use their special teams. http://football.about.com/od/football101/a/football101team.htm
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