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I'd put money on a wrestler whopping a football player of equal size any day
I agree tfk
My first born is due September 24th. I’m going to put a golf club and a baseball in his hand as soon as he’s old enough. His grandpa is 65 and still a scratch golfer from the tips, so hopefully he gets those genetics. That, or his mama’s brains.
Congrats Sir. The grow up so fast, enjoy them when they are small
FH will wear you out from the tips, especially the back 9. That's stout at 65.
Predictable.
@tfk_fanboy Agreed, but that wasn’t remotely the point.
That wasn't you...you'd never wear a polo shirt with three buttons
As I said last night - football isn't for everyone. There are plenty of great kids with great athletic abilities that shouldn't play football - they don't have the mind set for it. And they are certainly not pansies.
But I do know a bunch of kids that really want to play football - and there parents won't let them. That is what I have a hard time understanding.
If they only knew the benefits of playing football I believe they would reconsider.
And bad coaches are getting weeded out. I'm sure some still exist - but they won't for long. No room in the sport for coaches that don't have the players best interest in mind.
I think this is where I could find some common ground with bankwalker. I think football can teach really great life lessons. And there’s nothing wrong with holding off the pads and tackling until high school. Sometimes it can be both/and rather than either/or
I agree with holding off - but I would start before high school.
Obviously football isn't as skill driven as baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, etc. - where kids couldn't just show up and play in high school.
But kids that wait until high school are at a disadvantage.
I suggest starting in middle school or right after puberty.
Absolutely agree. He won three Southeastern Invitationals in the 70s out there and had the club record until 7 or 8 years ago. I’m embarrassed to play with him to be honest with you. It’s pretty great to scramble with him though since he can play from the senior tees and we factor my handicap.
Thanks Nova. We’re incredibly excited and scared out of our minds at the same time. Hoping that he doesn’t decide to come during the ND game.
I’m pretty sure the hospital rooms have TVs in them.
Edit: and congratulations on the pending arrival
I played from 3rd grade until I graduated high school. I definitely understand where you're coming from. I have a one year old little man. I have 2 bad knees from playing football. But my only bad memories from playing was the terrible coach I had in middle school. His idea of practicing was getting 20 yards apart and hitting as hard as possible. And cold water made you weak, so we got hot water breaks for one minute twice in 3 hours. If my son had a coach like that then hail no he won't play. A bad coach who is only interested in winning and doesn't care for the kids is the only way I wouldn't let him play. Other than that, if he wants to then I'll back him 100%