Published by JPLand on 26 Feb 2008 at 08:11 am
My Young Self - Part 3
Hey, guys, wait up! Can I play football with you?
What’s that? Oh, yeah, I’m old enough….honest. I’m just a bit small for my age. But don’t worry. If we ever play against a team of gerbils, I’ll dominate.
Can I what? Oh, I think I can make the team. See my brother (#19) is a senior and has some pull with the older guys. He even found me this big-boy jersey (#11) and I can almost walk without it hitting the ground. So in no time, I’ll be able to run along side the rest of you! Not to mention that this is a small public school, so the coach won’t cut anyone.
Yeah, yeah, you have a point. I’m not really big. But my friend (#7) and I have this race to see who can weight 100 pounds first and I think that I’ll weigh in next week with my pads still on. That should put me over 90, at least. If I run through a sprinkler and get soaking wet, I might can top 95…
What can I offer the team? Last year I was a waterboy, so I know the ins-and-outs of the locker room. So, if one of the waterboys gets hurt, I can step-in and help out. Oh, and did I mention my brother is a senior? So when all of you guys get together and hang out, I can be the little pip-squeak that tags along and you can all use me to attract the ladies. Because honestly, what girl isn’t attracted to these big mouse ears?
Lones on 26 Feb 2008 at 7:16 pm #
Dude, you look like you’re about 12 years old here. I’m not going to lie to you, I would have loved to hit you when I was playing football. I probably could have knocked you into about the fifth or sixth row. From about the 50 yard line. Of course, I would have had to catch you first, and I honestly don’t see that happening. Offensive linemen are not known for their speed, you know?
JPLand on 27 Feb 2008 at 8:07 am #
Don’t kid yourself. There’s no way you could have hit me. I sat so far back on the bench that I had to buy a ticket to see the game. The band was on the field more than I was.
ferg on 03 Feb 2009 at 7:18 pm #
hmm, so i’m that number 7 guy i guess? definitely a blast from the past…only about 15 years and 70 pounds ago the best i can figure