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boys of fall

The Smell of Cut Grass:Boys Of Fall

The Boys of Fall Lyrics[fblike layout_style=’standard’ show_faces=’true’ verb=’like’ font=’arial’ color_scheme=’light’] When I feel that chill, smell that fresh cut grass/ I’m back in my helmet, cleats and shoulder pads/ Standing in the huddle listening to the call/ Fans going crazy for the boys of fall/ They didn’t let just anybody in that club/ Took every […]

Not a Label

Image via Wikipedia The Coach: Ernie, this is Floyd Little. Floyd, this is… Floyd: Ernie Davis….2,386 yards,360 carries, 6.6 yards a carry. Ernie Davis: You good at math, huh? Floyd: You see, my plan is to be just like you,best Negro running back in the NCAA, Heisman Trophy all the way. Then the NFL, make […]

Gentlemen, this is a Football

Image via Wikipedia “Gentlemen, this is a football”, Vintage Vince Lombardi. I never really got this message other than getting back to basics. The message became real however when I read Pete Carroll’s new book. Winning Forever. He writes, “USC won fifty three straight games when we had a positive turnover ratio.” And he goes […]