Oh my, I guess I ahould be watching the NFL Hall of Fame inductions right now. I’m not. I am writing here. No great piece of prose, just a few things rattling the cage.
Peyton Manning will give a speech tonight. I heard him say it will be brief. I don’t doubt that. He was economical as a player. Did his job. Didn’t act like he was running for public office after he made a good throw. He was looking for the next set of downs. A first ballot Hall of Famer, Peyton’s Dad, Archie, is introducing him.
I have said it so many times. Peyton made football in Indiana. He changed it all. Basketball is still King and that is fine. But, things have changed. When the head football coach at Indiana gets a competitive salary, you know things have changed.
My dear wife, Carrie, and I have many times driven by Canton, Ohio many times on the way to the Northeast. Canton is the location of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I have no desire to visit the place as long as my hero, Ken Anderson, former Bengals’ quaterback, is not in the Hall. I was the same way with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. When they FINALLY put The Moody Blues there, we were there to see their exhibit a few months later. Canton and Cleveland are not far apart at all.
SO THIS OLD BOY IS BACK IN THE CLASSROOM
Oh my, again. We don’t have the time or the word count here to let you know how much I am glad to be back at North Harrison.
I have not taught full time for a few years.
I am reminded of the Van Zant Brothers song, I think it is, when they say “If you want to make God laugh, tell him what your plans are.”
Had kids in the class three days last week and they were great days. Looking forward to seeing them tomorrow. I was very impressed with their attention and overall comportment last week. I think we are going to have a good time of it. I am blessed to be in their presence.
Fortunately, I have found myself back on the football practice field. Thanks to Coach Williamson for letting me be there to help the kickers and punters swing their legs and be whatever sounding board I can be. That and I don’t mind hauling equipment when need be. I am so proud of this school and this coaching staff. I remember when the some of our worst opponents were in our midst. Thankfully, those days are behind us.
I told Coach I could offer what I could. I owe my dear wife, Carrie, a college football season and a fall break. Outside that, I am all in. I have never felt as comfortable on a practice field as I did last week.
OLE MISS REBELS!
Did I hear this right? I was told Coach Lane Kiffin had all of his players vaccinated for Covid-19. Wow! I hope that is speaking the rights. I hope that is true.
I try not to make facebook trouble. I will not attack someone individually. But, I could not help myself this evening.
I posted this….
It truly amazes me that some folks are more content buying 100 dollars worth of toilet paper and staying home vs. getting a free shot that will save lives. Cue John Mellencamp…we have found those Pink Houses!
Speaking the rights,
Danny Johnson