I
love high school football. Okay. I love football, but especially hs, closely followed by college. Always have. I used to go to Texas HS playoffs every year. Max was 3.5 months old at his first playoff day in Texas stadium. Didn't matter who was playing. I was there.
Max's team isn't great They're overall small, fast and smart with a handful of really good athletes.. and the QB looks really good stepping off the bus. God love him, he can't throw a ball for shit. But he can run and accidentally connects a time or 3 when it matters. They're finally running a spread after 13 years of me loudly bitching and wearing everybody(Ahem, coaches) out that these boys will never be a pound and ground team. I don't care what anybody says. I'm taking credit. I think coach got sick of listening to me and gave in to prove me wrong. And I was not frigging wrong.

Now just have to get a qb with a hint of touch (the young man next year isn't solid yet, but he will be. Max and a couple of guys are working with him to get him ready. (Reps and reps after practice every day)) but damn if they are finally learning
not to quit. (Max's biggest ongoing frustration. Losing is one thing. Walking in beat is another).
The boys won tonight (and thank goodness. It's homecoming). Wasn't pretty, but a win is a win.
Max had a frigging awesome int and a fumble recovery. He had a great game. And he hurts. As he usually does. Hurt isn't injured. He'll be out shooting lax balls and golfing Sunday.... weather permitting. He'll be lifting and running tomorrow morning to break down the stiffness.
He's now at 6 turnovers (leading the league,
maybe the region, though I think he's 3rd)Gotta wait for stats to be posted)). His goal is 10 turnovers. The league record is 9. 4 more to go with 4 games left. He's also now 10th overall in tackles....as a frigging safety. (Not good team wise. But, personally, very good. He would prefer the opposite).
And don't think that lacrosse has been put on a back burner.
My boy exhausts me just watching. But damn it's fun even as I pray for no injury for any of the young men suiting up. I hate seeing any player injured, no matter the team/ level. That could be my kid at any given time.
Okay. Carry on. Just wanted to inject a little parental bragging and a break from the shitshow that is the country/world.