With the start of the college football season approaching, I grow more and more excited. What's not to get excited about? The feel of a stadium full of people cheering, screaming and celebrating. The smell of roasted peanuts and popcorn in the air. The crunch of pads crushing into pads. I just love everything. However as much as I love college football, my favorite player isn't in college. He stands a towering 4'6". He weighs a massive 117 pounds. He is my youngest son Caid.
We in the South have a history rich in college football. The home of the SEC, the South is truly the land of college football. Whether we are Bulldogs, part of The Tide, a Bayou Bengal or others, we love College football! So when Caid wanted to play, I felt my soul leap and my eyes watered.
Caid was signed up and our adventure started. He was suited up in pads and a helmet and I'd never seen a better looking player. What a great Southern Warrior! I eagerly awaited practices and games. When the little ones suit up to learn the game they are given both offensive and defensive positions to play. Iron Man football at its finest! I was anxious to see where Caid's talents lay. He was finally settled into tight end and nose guard. After a few games I asked Caid which he liked better and why. He looked at me without hesitation and said, "Nose because I get to hit people!" I had to look away and wipe a tear.
Two years later Caid is still in love with football and still loves playing Nose Guard. While on the small side he is explosive, dynamic, and fearless. To watch him play our great Southern sport is indescribable to me. There is such sweet joy in seeing OUR name on HIS jersey. He his my youngest Southern Hook son and I am his biggest fan.
Oh... He wants to play for LSU.
- JD
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