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I’m married to a football player and didn’t even know it! This past semester Ben played in the BYU-Idaho tackle football league. He had never played tackle football in an organized league and seemed pretty excited as he got started. Ben played on the Knights team which ended up being the best in the league and ended their season with seven wins and only one loss. I was impressed by the crowds the games brought out. (Especially the 10 pm games)
On thing that I think helped was how Ben’s team seemed to “bond”. Ben’s team had several team dinners, provided by some of the local teammates mothers, and even an early morning breakfast at JB’s. Ben went by Benton the entire season because their were two other Ben’s on the team. Ben played the corner back position because of his speed. He was positioned on the outside edge and guarded the receivers. (In case you didn’t know what a corner back was.) One particular game they finally called a “superstar” play (one Ben had been requesting) and Ben sacked the quarterback. It was awesome!
This picture is of us after his last game. A game that was at 9 pm in 13 degree weather. I had my thermals on and a blanket and still shivered the ENTIRE game. I don’t remember being so cold! It ended up being a close game and they won in the last couple of minutes by one point. Boy was I nervous!
Well, like I said before I married a football player and didn’t even know it. The funny thing is I don’t think he knew it either. The season lasted about two months and now his cleats are hung up and he is retired. Ben would protest that he wasn’t any good but it’s not true. I’m glad he got his dream come true of suiting up and playing in the “big leagues” haha