The end of it all.

• THE4RINGZ

  

  It started when he was in second grade, he played on the flag football team. He and every other kid wanted to be the quarterback. A couple of years later we moved into youth football, he found out he was a lineman. In youth football he played with strep throat (take that Hillis), he played hard and would cry of laugh after the games depending on the outcome. In junior high he was introduced to playing on the road. Taking the hour plus bus ride and having to get ready in the parking lot to play. His freshmen year started out with a personal challenge, but he and his team mates over came it. He played Freshman and JV.
  
  Through it all I have had to make sure he had waht he needed, his clothes were clean , sometimes his food was packed, that he was out of bed in time to make it to two-a-days, he knew where he needed to be and what time he needed to be there. I would dispense Ibuprofin and advice after games and parctices. I sometimes had to kick his butt and sometimes just comfort him. We have sat through almost 100 degree temps, rain, snow, and a combination of both.
  
  On the field I have watched him develop into a leader, a winner, a team mate his team mates can depend on. Off the field I have watched him become a leader, someone who accepts their share of responsibilty, and works hard. I owe all that to his involement in football. I know the level he has dedicated himself to his team, and that makes me proud.
  
  Tonight, at some point around 9:30 I know he will walk off the football field for the very last time. I will be waiting for him like I have every game for the past eight years, I know he will walk off the field with his head held high. I am not so confident I will.
  
  Thanks for the memories.
  
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• riders1

  

  Excellent post!
  
  
  
  You're not just trying for more reps!!! Good luck tonight and may you bring home a winner
• WoosterPride

  We all have our perspectives on what the "last" game means - parents & players that is...thanks for sharing yours...good luck to your son tonight!
• THE4RINGZ

  

  Thank you.
• QuakerOats

  Good luck .... to both of you tonight. It ain't easy.
• CCRolly

  

  Good luck! Great Post!
• RedRider1

  

  Good stuff ringz.....good luck tonight. Not the end of anything...but the beginning of something.
• Mr. 300

  

  Sniff, sniff, sniff..........this will be me in 2 years. Not sure how I will handle it! Great post big guy.
• GoChiefs

  

  My son also started in the 2nd grade as many others...he's only in 4th now...so we have many more years to go. Great post Ringz and good luck tonight!
• 1_beast

  

  Good Luck tonight Ringz.....
• Mr. 300

  

  GoChiefs;948182 wrote:My son also started in the 2nd grade as many others...he's only in 4th now...so we have many more years to go. Great post Ringz and good luck tonight!

  Ahhh, ain't that sweet. You'll be sitting right beside Skank.....???
• GoChiefs

  

  Mr. 300;948233 wrote:Ahhh, ain't that sweet. You'll be sitting right beside Skank.....???

  No. My son goes to Perry schools.
• OQB

  

  Great post Ringz, you'll have a rep power of 10 in no time
  
  
  Good luck to your son tonight and I'll be praying he goes out a winner!
• Mr. 300

  

  GoChiefs;948235 wrote:No. My son goes to Perry schools.

  Bless you my son!
• DeyDurkie5

  

  life goes on people, life goes on.
• 1_beast

  

  DeyDurkie5;948399 wrote:life goes on people, life goes on.

  Thanks! Always a solid contributor!
• OQB

  

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  Really love the speach Sean Payton gives at the beginning of the video.
• Apple

  

  It's not an end tonight, RINGZ, it's a beginning.
  
  Be there for him like he knows you will.
  
  There is nothing more rewarding in life than being a Dad.
• Little Danny

  

  Major props for being a good parent dude! Solid post
• OQB

  

  So excited for you and your son going out a winner tonight! Many memories have been made the last 4 years and the two of you will have something to talk about for years to come! Congrats
• Cthelites

  Wow excellent post!
  Made me think about what it will be like with mine finishing in the next couple yrs.
  Actually brought a tear to my eye remembering the flag/optimists times i coached them and what a joy it has been.
  Thanks and good luck!!!!!!
• thePITman

  

  Way to go, Ringz! You and your son.
• footballnut

  I didnt catch this until today Ringz. Excellent post.