Don't let the coin toss decide whether you will kick or receive, you already know what goal to defend. You are a free moral agent, you can play for the team you choose. So get that armor on and don't forget that helmet, keep your head up and watch out for the facemask. Leave the mascot on the sidelines and take the field, it is the promised land, and we all start on the 50 yard line, there is always equal footing with God. Go for the kick-off, hit the enemy head on, don't be afraid to tackle. The harder you hit the faster they fall. Huddle up and decide the formation, you might try the flying V instead of a hand off or reverse pass play. The other team is the enemy and often are guilty of clipping or even a technical foul if they can get by with it. Their goal is to bench you early into the game. Watch for a flag on the play, take the coaches signal, the safety isn't always safe and the referee isn't always fair. You may get a personal foul but stay in the game, punt but don't pass, don't get blindsided and
run out of bounds. The enemy always tries to kick it through the uprights, you are the upright. You have the ability to cause an enemy pile up. There are no super stars, this game requires team work, and a knowing that the best offense is a good defense. You can be the center, the head and not the tail back. The linemen will run interference for you, go for the touchdown. Follow the rules don't spike the ball, and refrain from doing the end zone dance, go for the extra point. Defend the goal, half time is over, it is the last quarter, the buzzer is about to sound. The enemy will taunt you, but stay focused, keep the faith and be listening for the two minute warning. There is more than a pig skin at stake so choose wisely so your super bowl doesn't turn in to a toilet bowl.
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