Guys, I don't know how many of you have played ball before or how many are just fans. I would like you guys to tell me what you love about it so much.
I'll tell you what got me hooked. I was lucky in a couple ways. I got to play in college and get an education, but the thing I remember most about playing ball happened while I was in high school.
My Jr year, our kickoff returner/star rb hurt his ankle. They threw me in as the deep man for kickoff returns. I returned the kick about 50-60 yds against A-E. It was awesome, but I never expected the surprise I got.
You play ball and you always see people in front of you. Who are you gonna tackle? Who are you blocking? Etc. I never knew the freedom of seeing 60 yards of football field wide open, in the middle of a game, nothing but end zone ahead. It's such a weird feeling to see a completely empty field and know so many people are fighting behind you on both sides of the ball. Crowd goes silent in your head. You feel everything and nothing at the same time.
My first one, I got tackled before I scored. I was lucky. It's amazing how much that pisses you off.
Anyway. I do live vicariously through UT now, still chasing that high of seeing the big play.
Any of you morans know what I'm talking about?