Our football game last night was delayed about 40 minutes as the prior game went to triple overtime. We struggled to keep warm and loose on the sidelines with the outside temperature at 40 degrees. We expected a tough game as the other team was 3-1, with two of those victories coming over a team that beat us handily. The first play of the game, the other team sent the snap from center over the quarterback's head and into the endzone, giving us a 2-0 lead. Sportingly, we allowed them to regain the lead for a while. Three quick touchdowns by them gave us a 20-2 deficit heading into the half.

A change in tactics was necessary... let's try throwing the ball downfield! A long strike to my favorite deep threat Andre bumped us to a 20-8 margin. On the following play, Andre intercepted the other team, and two plays later was rewarded with another short touchdown catch, and we are at 20-14 (you'll notice the missed extra points are a theme). THEN, a miracle interception by Anjun, rushing in as a defensive lineman with his arms raised in the air. The ball struck him in his chest and disappeared as he carried it the short distance to the endzone. We're tied at 20 with two minutes to go!

The other team executed the two-minute drill nearly flawlessly, as a short 5 yard pass became much more after two missed flag grabs. 27-20 now, with about one and a half minutes to play. We tried to execute our own two minute drill, and successfully moved the ball for a few plays. Faced with third and long, I went back to the well for another long shot to Andre. This play surprised no one, including the three guys guarding Andre, one of whom took the interception to the house. 34-20, and stick a fork in us. Just for kicks, we continued to throw long desperation passes, and the opposition faithfully intercepted them and returned them for touchdowns. I think the final score was about 48-20, but the game was much closer and more exciting than that.