Punching Bag Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Played street ball with adults as a kid and picked up nickname "Como". Was freshman on varsity team. It started in summer and it was suggested that I go out for junior high team and since practices started in summer I could not attend and school was 6 miles away I was told I would be given a chance. On first padded practice we were doing blocking drills so he told us to go half speed and I hit guy opposite me knocking him back and flying. "Damn Host I said half speed!" yelled the coach. "That is half speed coach" I replied. He then called one of the seniors who was starter last year and said "Repeat it again at full speed" with lots of laughing from older (all were) kids. I did it and I leveled the starter. Coach then said "Host has a new role. When you are not making full effort you do blocking drills with Host." Only got to play in one scrimmage before I had a seizure (mislabeled as grand mal epilepsy) at home and was not able to do sports for rest of school or college. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Used to be pro in a different, MUCH LESS lucrative sport for a number of years. Years later, working 9-5 in my 30’s, I wish my parents pushed me towards a sport that paid a whole lot better. The football paycheck equivalent of me in my sport would have set me for life. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I scored 4 touchdowns in one game with Polk High. Everythings been down hill since ? 2 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mango said: Used to be pro in a different, MUCH LESS lucrative sport for a number of years. Years later, working 9-5 in my 30’s, I wish my parents pushed me towards a sport that paid a whole lot better. The football paycheck equivalent of me in my sport would have set me for life. ? Badminton just doesn’t have the TV contracts. You should have seen that coming! ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Another Fan said: I scored 4 touchdowns in one game with Polk High. Everythings been down hill since ? At least you've got a happy marriage and loving children! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, RyanC883 said: great topic! and for those who say "played in college," let us know where. Anywhere is impressive! I played in middle school, had # 82 for Don Beebe. Then did cross country and track in HS. Sometimes wish I continued football. Rowan College in NJ Div 3 93 and 94 does that count? tore my acl left knee all she wrote for me. Love football coached for a bunch of years too Edited October 2, 2019 by BeefCurtns 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I played QB in college in the Big Ten and was on an NFL practice squad for a few years and was called up a few times to an active roster. Was a fun life for a few years but very stressful and pro coaches are BIG TIME pricks for the most part lol 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 58 minutes ago, stosh64 said: Lets see how many uncle Rico's we have here. Wish Josh could hit that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Seasons1992 said: ONLY if you used teams other than the Raiders and could win regularly. That Bo Jackson character was IMPOSSIBLE to tackle..... My usual (lately...and this is on Tecmo Super Bowl) is to sim until the playoffs and play as the team with the worst record without changing any of their plays. Won Super Bowl with Atlanta today vs. Houston. Still think this is the greatest game ever made. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I was a player at ASU Never football, though 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) Baseball. Pirates in 2000. Tryout. Edited October 2, 2019 by r00tabaga 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: I played QB in college in the Big Ten and was on an NFL practice squad for a few years and was called up a few times to an active roster. Was a fun life for a few years but very stressful and pro coaches are BIG TIME pricks for the most part lol What school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Played through high school, and could have played d2 but too many concussions in high school. Still play competitive flag football leagues, some decent ex D1 and nfl practice squad guys. Coaching wise, never had the time with my career but family has coached in the high school and college ranks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: I played QB in college in the Big Ten and was on an NFL practice squad for a few years and was called up a few times to an active roster. Was a fun life for a few years but very stressful and pro coaches are BIG TIME pricks for the most part lol Art Slichter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I bet no one here has ever scored 4 TD's for Polk High in a single game though! https://www.albundyquotes.com/blogs/news/183280839-best-moments-of-al-bundys-polk-high-pride 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) I have a step cousin who played in the NFL in the 60s and 70s and has an NCAA WR award named after him and in the NFL HOF. I also have a cousin through marriage who holds record of the longest FG in Super Bowl history. Edited October 2, 2019 by The Jokeman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: I have a step cousin who played in the NFL in the 60s and 70s and had a NCAA WR award named after him. I also have a cousin through marriage who holds record of the longest FG in Super Bowl history. He should've been our kicker for XXV instead of XXVIII 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, NoHuddleKelly12 said: He should've been our kicker for XXV instead of XXVIII He was playing for the Buccaneers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Could have tried out for Cornell while at college. Didn't because in part playing college ball w/o a realistic endgame was a dead end. A guy I knew that was on the team for a while said all the players who were there had a place to go that did not depend on graduating or playing ball. In turn this meant they partied a fair amount. Also, the Ivy League had a reputation for dirty players so a player took a lot more beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksilver Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: I played QB in college in the Big Ten and was on an NFL practice squad for a few years and was called up a few times to an active roster. Was a fun life for a few years but very stressful and pro coaches are BIG TIME pricks for the most part lol Please post more often. We could use them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) My school did not have a football program when I was growing up. I was a swimmer, still am to some degree, and took up an obsession with big mountain skiing, well into my 30's. Thanks to the latter, I now have the knees of an NFL veteran. Otherwise, I can't relate. I can't imagine what it's like to get hit full speed by an angry 320 lb. man, and to have him land on top of me with his full weight. That said, I have been caught in an avalanche before, and perhaps it's a similar feeling. Also, while I have managed to maintain a high level of fitness most of my life, I can only imagine what my body would feel like if I was paid millions to max out its physical potential. Edited October 2, 2019 by skibum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Flag football in Sheraton Park is as far as I made it. I also played the vibrating, electric football game. That didn't work either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 53 minutes ago, DBilz2500 said: I played QB in college in the Big Ten and was on an NFL practice squad for a few years and was called up a few times to an active roster. Was a fun life for a few years but very stressful and pro coaches are BIG TIME pricks for the most part lol I'm sure many here would love to hear more details of your experiences, if you were inclined to share them. Fully understand if you're not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennstate10 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Played in high school. Not much call for 5'7" 150 lb DB who run 4.9 40s. But playing organized football, even back in the last century, gave me a real appreciation for the game. Years after high school, I was in a theater production, and remarked to the choreographer that the dance numbers were really a lot like football. She looked at me like I was from Mars, but its true. Offensive football, especially OL on running plays, is tightly choreographed. If the Qb is a millisecond late on his reverse pivot and handoff, the pulling guard and RB collide. Defense was a bit more fun. You mostly try to destroy the choreography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twist_to_open Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Gray Beard said: My son was an all-league linebacker in our suburban high school league. He went to a D3 school with the intention of playing. He blew out his knee his freshman year, and he also realized that he couldn’t play football and take hard classes at the same time. Some kids can but he is not one of those kids. He quit football and got serious about school. Everyone in the family thinks that blowing out his knee could have been a blessing in disguise. He also said that the psychological and physical effects of his knee injury are still with him a decade later. He doesn’t understand how so many athletes bounce back from it the way they do. Similar story to my son, played RG at a D3 collage, injured his hip in his sophomore year, went from weighing 255 down to 205 in about 4 months, I didn't realize how hard he had to work to keep his weight up. Concentrated on his studies, now hes a Physical Therapist assistant rehabing others. I'm glad he left football when he did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeerie Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, Blackkat19 said: I played Hunch Back for NotreDame but had to quit after my hearing loss. lol! Sanctuary!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Played through high school. Was just okay. Had a chance to walk on at my HBCU school, but walked away quickly after I had a fall out with the Head Coach. Young and too full of false pride coupled with other opportunities I was involved in. Looking back on it as a grown man, I just think how stupid I was. Unfortunately, wisdom is usually hard earned. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 My career ended after college. No chance I'd go pro from a D3 school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 My brother-in-law owned a semipro football team that I supplied with weed, does that count? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, BillsRdue said: My career ended after college. No chance I'd go pro from a D3 school. Don’t tell Fred Jackson that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I had two factors working against me. My parents felt it was better to focus on academics rather than sports, so did not allow us to play sports, until my youngest brother was allowed to join the tennis team. Perhaps more importantly, I had a developmental condition in my knees as an adolescent called Osgood-Schlatter disease. It caused calcium deposits where tendons were attached to bones in both knees. Whenever I did anything even mildly strenuous, my knees would stiffen up to where I had difficulty walking. My doctor told me if I did anything too strenuous, I risked having a tendon snap off. By the time that condition began to disappear, it was way too late to think about organized football. I did cheat some and played in the schoolyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 43 minutes ago, pennstate10 said: Played in high school. Not much call for 5'7" 150 lb DB who run 4.9 40s. But playing organized football, even back in the last century, gave me a real appreciation for the game. Years after high school, I was in a theater production, and remarked to the choreographer that the dance numbers were really a lot like football. She looked at me like I was from Mars, but its true. Offensive football, especially OL on running plays, is tightly choreographed. If the Qb is a millisecond late on his reverse pivot and handoff, the pulling guard and RB collide. Defense was a bit more fun. You mostly try to destroy the choreography. Sounds like Kenny Chesney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Played and coached semi-pro soccer. Never played football. Thrown one about on the beach with pals but that is about it. I had a chance to play semi pro soccer but i decided it wasnt worth it due to constant nagging soft tissue injuries i dealt with my last 2 years of college...i felt a little like Andrew Luck lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Don’t tell Fred Jackson that! Yeah, he was a star with sick stats. 8 REC 93 YDS, 1TD and a 4.7+ 40 at 5'8" are not NFL numbers. I didn't have that Edelman, Beasley factor and the money wasn't anywhere near what it is today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I played through high school, had a try out with a semi pro team back in the 90s. Went into the Marines instead. Now I'm a coach/trainer for little league teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, skibum said: My school did not have a football program when I was growing up. I was a swimmer, still am to some degree, and took up an obsession with big mountain skiing, well into my 30's. Thanks to the latter, I now have the knees of an NFL veteran. Otherwise, I can't relate. I can't imagine what it's like to get hit full speed by an angry 320 lb. man, and to have him land on top of me with his full weight. That said, I have been caught in an avalanche before, and perhaps it's a similar feeling. Also, while I have managed to maintain a high level of fitness most of my life, I can only imagine what my body would feel like if I was paid millions to max out its physical potential. Well you aren't missing anything.. I have been hit by a few people who were 6'7 300+ and played a bit in the league ... I can confirm it felt like I was run over by an avalanche .. if an avalanche wore cleats and stepped all over me after getting slammed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 My parent wouldn’t let me play and I thank them for it. I have friends in their 30s who’s knees are shot. Friends in their 40s who have ptsd so bad they think they still play. Friends in their 50s who have trouble getting out of bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, pennstate10 said: Played in high school. Not much call for 5'7" 150 lb DB who run 4.9 40s. But playing organized football, even back in the last century, gave me a real appreciation for the game. Years after high school, I was in a theater production, and remarked to the choreographer that the dance numbers were really a lot like football. She looked at me like I was from Mars, but its true. Offensive football, especially OL on running plays, is tightly choreographed. If the Qb is a millisecond late on his reverse pivot and handoff, the pulling guard and RB collide. Defense was a bit more fun. You mostly try to destroy the choreography. Tell me you hit that. Please, just tell me you got the choreographer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Are you counting CFL and/or an NFL training camp? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 3 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: I bet no one here has ever scored 4 TD's for Polk High in a single game though! https://www.albundyquotes.com/blogs/news/183280839-best-moments-of-al-bundys-polk-high-pride Ed O'Neill (Al) did try try out for the Steelers. The Bills did cut Superman ( Dean Cain) in training camp. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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