Well I had to share this one...

[Iron Chef]

Friday was my son's last game as a senior. There was a whole ceremony before the game. NikiQ, Zed, Bucky, Liz and Kevin and my daughter were all there. He's played his entire five years at right tackle. The game was coming to an end, and I see him run in. I look away for a sec then look back up...I couldn't find him on the line. I could swear he went in. Well, he did. For his last play, coach lined him up at tailback. Carried the ball for 4 yards he did.

He's still smiling from ear to ear. Now I know why these kids would lay down on a bed of nails for this coach...and why he's won three consecutive state championships.

Anyway...here's the pic. Congrats Steven. It's been a great five years. :hurray:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/ironchef10/42095909-IMG_0961.jpg

[Burro (He/Haw)]

Great job and congrats to you both. What's next? College?

[Chuck A]

very cool, indeed

[Burnt C6]

that's great Mike.

[Jeff '79]

:Jeff '79: That is most cool of the coach.....:seasix:
A bitter sweet time for him, I'm sure, though...:sadangel:

[Iron Chef]

Great job and congrats to you both. What's next? College?

Nope. He's done. His knees ache and his right shoulder pops when he moves it. And it's grueling. And he's too small. It takes a special kid to go on to play college ball. I'm just grateful he got through five years without a serious injury.

He wants to play intramurals in college. I'm good with that. :seasix:

[island14]

You have one strong looking son!

I wish the best for his future, and many years together with his very proud father.

:cert:

[DAB]

Career average: 4.0 yds/carry. :hurray::hurray:

you've got a great pair of kiddos Mike. :yesnod::yesnod:

[Defib1961]

Really wish I could have been there to see the game. You have done a GREAT job with your kids Mike. Be proud, lots parent wish they had children like yours. :seasix:

[Jeff '79]

Really wish I could have been there to see the game. You have done a GREAT job with your kids Mike. Be proud, lots parent wish they had children like yours. :seasix:

Hell ya ! I could have used a boy or two to cut the lawn and do all of the outside shit around here....I end up with 3 wimpy girls though....Go figure.

[Bill]

Great job and congrats to you both. What's next? College?

IC's probably a little old to be going (back) to college.

[beadist]

Geaux Steven!!! :seasix: Congrats to you for all your hard work. :yesnod:

I was amazed to learn that his team did 2-a-days all summer long.....sheeesh.

:seasix: to his coach too!:yesnod:






Oh yeah.....his dad might have had something to do with it also.......:D:cert:

[CP]

He's played his entire five years at right tackle.

5 years to get through high school???? :leaving: Did he spend too much time in sports??

[Jeff '79]

5 years to get through high school???? :leaving: Did he spend too much time in sports??

:Jeff '79:

[lefthander]

Kuddo,s Mike. I know you are one proud Poppa, and rightfully so.:):):)

[Blademaker]

Thats great!
:seasix:

[GB Vette]

:cert: :cert: :cert: to you and him both Mike :seasix:

[Datawiz]

That's awesome Mike!

Congrats Stephen. :cert:

[simpleman68]

What a great shot! Congrats on having a son that has done positive things with his life when so many don't.
Scott

[Iron Chef]

You have one strong looking son!

I wish the best for his future, and many years together with his very proud father.

:cert:

That's where I'm most proud of him. He was a pudgy kid and I worried he'd have a problem as he got older. Now, there isn't an ounce of fat on him, he's ripped and spends every day in the weight room doing some sort of physical conditioning. It takes some serious dedication to go through with that.

Geaux Steven!!! :seasix: Congrats to you for all your hard work. :yesnod:

I was amazed to learn that his team did 2-a-days all summer long.....sheeesh.

Technically, it was an optional program. Two-a-days started officially three weeks before the season. This is called "Performance Course" and it's run by an outside organization. It starts the Monday after school is over and continues all summer. The guys get there at 6:30AM and run, lift weights, push ups, sit ups and general conditioning for four hours (until it's too hot to continue). Their progress is monitored throughout the summer. There were only 4 kids out of 75 that received a "100% Attendance" shirt...Steven was one of them.

I should also add that they clinched their division title, so it's into playoffs we go. There is a chance he'll play more, but this is the last game at the home stadium. Not one team this season has scored out of single digits against us.

[Me2]

That's awesome, Mike. You raised 2 great kids. I know you're proud of both of them.

[jda67gta]

And an Eagle Scout to boot. :seasix:

[NikiQ]

You were one proud papa watching him play. He's a great kid!

Thanks for letting us share it with you. :seasix:

[Norm]

Way to go! :seasix: :cert:

[jaxgator]

That's awesome! :seasix:

Congrats to you and your son. :cert:

[Allan]

And an Eagle Scout to boot. :seasix:

:patriot:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Great pic. You should be proud of your kiddos. :yesnod: