During the Lombardi years in Green Bay, Lombardi had a pair of offensive guards that were key to executing the “Packer sweep”. The guards were famous for being able to “pull out” at the snap of the ball and cross to the opposite side of the line to block. The biggest guard was Jerry Kramer. The smaller guard (by weight) was Fuzzy Thurston. So guards can be famous.
Your Mom and I went to see Grandson Dominic play his first freshman football game last night. He plays guard. It was in Pulaski, Wisconsin. When Dominic lined up on offense, he was paired with another larger guard (Jonah). Early in the game, the guards cleared the way for consistently long runs up the center of the field. It wasn’t exactly the Packer sweep but maybe we have a “Fuzzy” and “Jerry” in the making.
The game ended in a 8-8 tie. There is no tie-breaker system.
Dominic played every play on both offense and defense. On defense he plays defensive tackle or “nose tackle”. I guess he has healed from a deep thigh bruise.
I was reminded of my Dad and his Cronie buddies. He attended all my football games (as does Dominic’s Dad). My Dad would frequent a pub or two on the way to the game and somehow found the same pubs on the way home. The pubs were necessary to “rehash” the game and offer solutions for all the obvious bone-head plays. Of course my Dad always had opinions on how I could improve my play (that discussion went on with me for days). I distinctly remember a game where I played offensive end. I dropped a pass in the end zone (the game ended in a 7-7 tie). My Dad told me if I had caught that pass, he was going to run for Mayor. By dropping the pass, I had ruined his political career. Lots of laughter. Needless to say my Dad lived and “died” with my performance on the field.
I think Dominic’s Dad had more than a casual interest in his performance.
Ain’t that great!
Memorable Night! It could make a Grandparent very proud.
Love,
Dad