Tyler's football team, of which I am also an assistant
coach, opened their football season on Saturday, September 12th, with a tough
16-8 victory over the Durand Railroaders. Tyler got to see a fair amount of
playing time (although I am sure that we both would have liked to see him in
more). He got to play the line of defense (which he hadn't practiced before),
line and 4-back (essentially a wing, or tight end) on offense, and special
teams. He was most excited to be on the field blocking when we scored our second
touchdown of the game! Just a reminder, Tyler's number this season is 95 (a
departure from the #53 that he wore the past two seasons). And I need to say a
special thanks to Tara for taking pictures for me. I really appreciate it!
Game 1 - @ Durand
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Tyler heading to the field for weigh-in after our tail gate
party. Rodney is standing on the left checking his clipboard to see
which players were on time and which weren't.
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Player introductions. Rod is giving Tyler a pat on the back as
he runs onto the field after hearing his name called on the PA
system.
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Tyler in the huddle as Coach Hooper calls a play in the first
half of play.
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Tyler blocking on a play near the goal line in the second half
(his jersey is wrinkled, so it looks like it is an 85 here).
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Tyler usually isn't on the extra point team, so he started to
come off the field before being told to stay out and block.
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Tyler coming out of the huddle on defense in the second half.
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Tyler running around after the play.
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The scoreboard showing Tyler and Rod's first victory as a
father/son coach/player duo, a 16-8 win!
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