What A Night For Nick

Nick played really hard tonight and his team won an important game that will hopefully get them into the playoffs. A few images of Nick in action follow. He was all over the field. He had numerous tackles behind the line for a loss, including a safety. I just loved over-hearing their coaches all ask their kids who was going to block #10. Later, I could hear their half-time speech and one of the coaches told their biggest kid he would have to block #10 since no one else could or would. Turns out the biggest kid could not either (See pictures below).

Anyway, after making the saftey, he returned the ensuing kick about 50 yards for a touch down. A bit later, he had a huge hit, causing and then recovering a fumble. Finally, he got his number called from about 8 yards out and ran over a couple of boys on his way to his second touchdown of the night. With the 2 TDs and the safety, he accounted for all his team's points tonight. I am proud of him.

He played last Saturday, but did not play very inspired and it appeared he was not really hustling on the field. I told him that I really don't care if he makes plays, or misses them, but I better not seem him taking plays off. He did not take any plays off tonight.

Onto some game action.

Nick grabs the back in the endzone, forcing a safety.

Nick takes ensuing free kick and scampers for a touchdown.

And his team helps him celebrate.

Late in the 4th quarter, Nick hits the back in the backfield, causing a fumble.

And then Nick picks up said fumble.


And the big guy who tried, without success, to block Nick. You can see Nick just above the Quarterback. He is the one with the pink mouth piece. (No Photoshopping the pink.) He told me he did a quick swim move to get around #71 and then was on top of the QB before he could even hand the ball off.


And then maybe most importantly, he and I and a couple of his teammates went out to grab a bite to eat after the game and celebrate the victory. I just love Monday Night Football.