I’ve always been fascinated by punters.
It’s probably because my dad used to watch grainy video of former UNLV All-American Joe Kristosik booting the ball on an endless loop.
Football
This is my favorite week of the prep football season.
The Division I-A Southern Region playoffs begin, there are two league titles up for grabs, and all the games are Thursday because of Nevada Day.
College recruiters often see Chaparral’s football field from the highway as they drive past to see local prospects. A few of those coaches are actually stopping at the school this season thanks in part to senior Richard Nelson.
Call it brilliant planning. Call it good fortune. Whatever the reason, this week’s prep football schedule couldn’t have worked out better.
My season-long nightmare finally comes to an end this week. Yippee!
Every prep football season, running up the score becomes a hot-button issue. It’s a sure sign of fall, like turning on the heater in the morning and the air conditioner during the afternoon.
