Championship Game -2012!!!!

It was a sunny but crisp day for this noon game. It finally felt like football weather with blankets and hats and hot chocolate.  Since it is the last game I have a lot of photos to share. I am so proud of the team this year. They played like a team and they will only get better each year they play together.

I was ok with Vern on sidelines this game to be sure he was recovered from his neck injury even though doc cleared him for play.

 

The end of a play. Vern is still standing. 

Vern pushing on a guy twice his size!

 

Pushing on that same kid again with not a lot of luck. 

 

Good shot of Vern right in the middle of the photo. 

Vern playing corner. He is on the right side of the photo feet above the ground. Does this mean Vern walks on air????

Here is Vern playing corner. He missed this big play, being to far away from the receiver.

Here is Vern walking away after the touchdown. Love the arms out to the side.

Here we have the disappointing final score. We lost but played the boys played with all their heart.

Celebrating with the trophey after the game. Vern was one of the first to get his hands on the trophey!

A lot of photo ops after the game posing and smiling. The boys were disappointed but still happy to get a trophey.

More smiling and posing.

Each boy had their photo taken with the trophey.

The after game coach speachs. Vern looks like he is praying.

 Great season Vern. This mama is VERY proud of you and the team. 9-1 is fabulous!!!!!

Post Season - Game 2 - 2012

This is for the championship of the North division in our league. It was two teams from the same town facing off in a hometown sort of battle. All I can say is WOW what a game.

It was yet another great football day with fabulous weather. Sun and not a lot of wind.

I was cheering and screaming and the boys did fabulous!  Vern had been demoted to basically second stringer for the last few games but the first string kid went out on the first play of the game with a concussion so Vern had to step up and play almost the entire game. He was one tired boy by the end but I have to say he did GREAT!

Kickoff time. Look at that game face!

RUN VERN RUN!

Chasing the play.  On a side note, those Porto-potties in the background were beyond disgusting...Just sayin.

Where did everyone go? Vern must be so mean they all ran away from him :-)

 

Vern is at the bottom of this pig pile. 

The final score. We were the guests (underdogs) and won!!!!

 

Here is the after game talking to. They boys tried to douse the coach with water but coach ended up with the cooler of water and some of the boys were wetter than coach!

We had special spectators for this game. Vern's grandma, grandpa and aunt who was up all the way from 2 states away came to watch. They had a good time and we all went for Pizza after the game.

Next up the Championship Game of the year!!!!
 

Post Season Game 1 - 2012

For this post, Vern has selected the photos to include. He enjoys looking at the photos of the game each week so I let him select which ones to include this time.  Now onto the game and...

What a game it was! There is a reason they call it the playoffs - good teams are matched up.  This game was no exception. Both teams are good and they both played with all their hearts.

Here we have Vern lining up on offense as guard.

 

Great shot of Vern blocking so the running back can gain some big yards. Vern is perfectly doing his position.

Here I think Vern is done with his blocks and just watching the play unfold into a hopeful touchdown.

Here they are again. They were at home and I believe this is an extra point attempt as the ball is at the very right of the photo.

On this shot Vern is to the right of the white #2 player.  Vern is not scared of any player no matter the size! LOVE IT.

Here is the final score 27-13 and onto the division championship next week! GO BLACK. I can't wait. I think my stomach gets as many butterflies as Vern's.

Had to include this last one. His grandpa is a F-A-N of Vern and his football. He has made it to 3 games so far. Vern loves when he has visitors so I had to get a quick shot with my cell phone even if Vern's eyes are closed.

Thanks Grandpa for attending!
 

Game 7 - End of regular season 2012

UNDEFEATED 7-0!!! DA MOM standing and cheering.

The team is playing great together. They are a great bunch of kids all doing their job and happy to be a part of such a good team. I wonder if they even realize that is what makes a great team. Not one star player but a bunch of good kids doing great things.

Here are some photos from the beautiful fall day.

 

 

They are lined up in the huddle. Vern is the only one left almost with black socks, the color they were supposed to have all season. 

Play is just beginning here. Vern up and ready to block.

FUMBLE!!!!!!

Vern is in the middle of the action here, #27.

Vern is lined up as corner on this play. He is awesome!

This is Vern doing his corner blocking. Referee is in the way.

Another shot of Vern at corner.

And the follow-up blocking of the big dude!

It ended up being a 39-0 trouncing. There was no scoreboard to take a photo of as they stop keeping track after so many points just to make it easier on the kids losing.

I really felt bad for the other team. They did try but just weren't the same caliber as our team.

Next up - the playoffs!!!!

Game 6 - rolling along 2012

Beautiful morning once again for game 6. It really is to bad we are in such a drought.

This game it will be easy to identify Vern. He has an orange sleeve hanging out. What a hoot!  You can see it by this first photo.

Here we have some great blocking going on with Mr. Orange :-)

 

Here Vern is going for an assist.

 

PUSH!!!!

 

Vern played less this game than previous games. I don't know if he is not playing as well or just isn't trying. Here is another blocking shot.

 



They shut the scoreboard off when one team gets to far ahead so that is why I don't have a shot of the scoreboard. Final: 35-0 

 

Vern's team is just rolling over their opponents.

 

Game 5 -2012 - aka - SLAUGHTER!

Picture perfect day. Our fall has been like this most days for months.

In this game Vern only got to play 2 plays in first quarter. I was a slightly OK a lot disappointed football mom. It is JUST not as fun to watch.  I wonder if he was punished for not going to practice Wednesday. I will never know...

This week both older kids went to Vern's game. They wanted to take the pictures for something to do while watching I think. This week's photos are courtesy of John and Ann having the camera. John took the first half and Ann the second.

Butt shot of Vern.

Here is Vern's new "spot" on the field. The sidelines.

 

Oh look, he gets to play!!!!

That's my Vern. Push him! Make a hole for the running back. GO VERN GO!

Just had to insert a photo of my beautiful daughter, even if her face is 3/4 covered.

Our team was called on a few penalties, one was illegal substitutions. I feel they were justified calls as they were sending in kids when they shouldn't be.  In this next shot Vern is going for the pig pile. Vern likes to call it a dog pile. It's fun to argue with him about which it is. :-)

This last shot is Vern going for another tackle. He does play very well, I just wish he had more playing time. I am sure all parents feel the same about their kids playing time...

 

Ending score: 49-7

They are one tough team!