We are Redskins fans, and from an early age I knew all the players, their positions and could follow a game pretty well. It was the era of The Hogs, The Fun Bunch and lets no forget, The Diesel, John Riggins. These names were often talked about and analyzed every Sunday from our couch. They were a part of our family. My dad took us to a Redskins game every year, an experience that I treasure and recall fondly. I remember my dad teaching me the counter trey in my bedroom with my stuffed animals as the defensive line and my two friends and I were the offense. It was hands on football training in the best way he knew. There was always a football around and he was always willing to throw it with you or anyone. He took the time to show me how to place my fingers on the laces and the exact way to throw so the ball would slide off my fingers into a perfect spiral down the field. No child of his would hear the words "You throw like a girl" coming from anyone if he had any say in it. Boyfriends and guys from my school would often come by the house just to see my dad and bring friends and throw together a game in the back yard. When he found out that I was going to be attending the
I hope someday I'll be able to take my kids to a football game and let them experience the thrill of being in a stadium with the fans, the band and the excitement that comes along with it. But for now, I will be content with cuddling on the couch with my kids and thankful that I can pass on the tradition of loving the game that my father loved so much and instilled in me. So on this Super Bowl Sunday I hope you are enjoying the game with friends and family and cheering on you favorite team! I'll be sure to toast my dad and know that he's watching with us.
Poppi and Jake
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