Athey Creek Turkey Bowl - 2008

Well, after taking last year off due to a bum ankle, I decided to take the field this year in the annual ACCF Turkey Bowl. I've been playing football on Thanksgiving since the 9th grade (1991). When we would play, every once in a while, a guy would show up who was quite a bit older than we were, thinking he could still play with the young kids.

I am now that guy.

It was a good time this year. It's great to get out there and run around and hit people, and get hit. Playing with a group of guys that want to play for the fun of the sport and not to kill someone is a nice change of pace. :) I played Quarterback all day and took my share of some hits, but that's what keeps me young I guess.
I was able to escape without any major injuries this year. Of course two days later I'm hobbling around like I'm 70. My legs hurt, my ribs and abs hurt from the punishment, my ankle is killing me, my neck is sore, and I'm pretty sure I have a deep thigh bruise. (I'm itemzing this part so I might remember why I shouldn't play in 2009) :). All in all though, it was really good time and my Dad showed up, like he always does, and was able to take some pics of the game. What a guy.

These are pics of some of the action. You can see our Pastor, Brett, in a couple of the shots and the other guys that were there as well.