Don’t tell my doctor…but I kicked some footballs today.

Last August 10th I injured my planters fascia as I was kicking field goals and I was not good with my mobility on both feet until October.  It was quite painful.  My doctor basically told me I needed to act my age.  Talk about tough speaks.  I think he gave me the “we aren’t as young as we used to be” speech.  I sat there trying to feign interest.

Pay no attention to the date…it was today, September 6, 2014.

Today I took it easy.  I punted a little.  Then I kicked 9 out of 9 from 25 yards (20 yards is a traditional extra point kick) and I was 5 out of 6 from 30 yards.  I was happy.  I did not hurt.  It was all good.  In fact, it felt very good.  I ended my session by throwing for distance.  I stood inside the west end zone and threw three balls over 40 yards and my arm stayed in tact.  Victory was mine.  It has been 29 years since I kicked the school record field goal that still stands to this day.  I am delighted that I can still swing my leg this many years later.

Speaking and kicking the rights…as I watch Ole Miss whip Vandy!

Danny Johnson