[~Pirates Pack a Punch~]

"Am I the only one out here that misses Friday night in the small communities. All of the great cross county rivals waiting 365 days each year for that one special night that let some high school football player walk off the field a legend that would never be forgotten. I miss the feeling of butterflies in my stomach just before kickoff, knowing that if you were to lose this game you would let down not only your team, but also your town, and your family. I miss looking up in the stands and seeing the same faces in the same exact seats week in and week out. Remember how our dads that worked so hard all week and rushed home on Friday so they could get to the games on time,and how could we forget our moms that always had our uniforms clean, and a hot meal ready on gameday. I hope that all of you who are privileged enough to put the pads on every day take in the sights, the sounds, and appreciate all the people who work behind the scenes who make it possible for you to play the game you love. So make every snap count because one day you will understand just how lucky you were!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I ran across this post again and I thought I would bring it up again. It was posted around June. This made such an impression on me that I would like to quote it again for the Seniors for both teams for Friday night. For only one can prevail. Next year you will be one of those people in the stands at a High School Game. You will see the players look up to you and want you to respond to them. I have been a fan for 20 years now and I still love every second of each game, win or lose. Good luck to all, fans included. The spirit of football lives in each one of you!

Such touching sentiments..*tears*...oops or is it this cold I have...hehehe..Actually very nice post! Thanx!