It's official:

[Bandwagon King]

Every once in a while a person just has to stand up & face the music. They have to cleanse their soul by confession of the truth. They just have to stand up & say what the hay? It is what it is. And it is now official. My son is a flat out all out balling football machine. I never thought the day would come when I would be writing a blog like this about my own son. But it's here. And I can't deny it. I used to pray & ask God to make me big like my brothers so I could reep havoc on opposing linebackers & quarterbacks. The good Lord never saw fit to grant me with the talent, size, or speed to match my heart & my longing & love of the game of football. But I knew from the day my son was born & he started going after the titty like he did that he could one day maybe, hopefully, possibly be big enough to possibly play JUCO football. But he never showed the aggressive potentially angry mean streak his old man had. So I never really thought that a piece like this would come from my hand about my own son.

But last night I watched 6 fine football teams take the field at Teurlings High School. And I saw pretty close to 400 pretty good to very talented football players. And I'm certain tomorrow night I will see a few hundred more Friday night gridiron warriors take the field of battle to represent their little corner of America. But my son was the biggest man out of all 400 players that took that field last night. Now it's one thing to look big. But to play big is a chore that takes hard work & determination. And my son played every ounce of his weight & every inch of his large frame last night. He is not only one of the best if not the very best offensive tackle in the state of Louisiana. He is quite possibly the best defensive tackle in the state of Louisiana. Am I a proud somewhat arrogant seemingly extremely boaPleasel old man? No doubt. Am I a gloating unrealistic father who loves his son more than he should? I do love him. But he'll be the last to tell you I love him more than I should. And unrealistic is not something I aspire to be.

And as God is my witness, I'll go on record right now, & say with all conviction factually that there isn't a single college football program in America that my son's contributions wouldn't help improve. Not only becasue of his ability to completely dominate a whole side of the line of scrimage on either side of the ball. Not only because of his combination of manly large size, athletic ability, quickness, speed, & pure raw strength. But also & more so because of the strength of his character & his outstanding leadership skills in the locker room, the weight room, the class room, & the football field. He is truly an all star calliber player & a true gentleman. And I am very proud of my son. And make no mistake about it. Barring injury he will get a scholarship to an FBS program. I would be thrilled if UL was that FBS program.

[SlappyCajun]

Well, I can sleep now that it's official.

Just kidding, best of luck to your son.

[Turbine]

Congratulations, this should be a fun year for you and yours.

[CharlieK]

Man that's a lot of writing for 2 in the morning!

Hope your son has a fun and safe senior season!

[Zeebart21]

Every once in a while a person just has to stand up & face the music. They have to cleanse their soul by confession of the truth. They just have to stand up & say what the hay? It is what it is. And it is now official. My son is a flat out all out balling football machine. I never thought the day would come when I would be writing a blog like this about my own son. But it's here. And I can't deny it. I used to pray & ask God to make me big like my brothers so I could reep havoc on opposing linebackers & quarterbacks. The good Lord never saw fit to grant me with the talent, size, or speed to match my heart & my longing & love of the game of football. But I knew from the day my son was born & he started going after the titty like he did that he could one day maybe, hopefully, possibly be big enough to possibly play JUCO football. But he never showed the aggressive potentially angry mean streak his old man had. So I never really thought that a piece like this would come from my hand about my own son.

But last night I watched 6 fine football teams take the field at Teurlings High School. And I saw pretty close to 400 pretty good to very talented football players. And I'm certain tomorrow night I will see a few hundred more Friday night gridiron warriors take the field of battle to represent their little corner of America. But my son was the biggest man out of all 400 players that took that field last night. Now it's one thing to look big. But to play big is a chore that takes hard work & determination. And my son played every ounce of his weight & every inch of his large frame last night. He is not only one of the best if not the very best offensive tackle in the state of Louisiana. He is quite possibly the best defensive tackle in the state of Louisiana. Am I a proud somewhat arrogant seemingly extremely boaPleasel old man? No doubt. Am I a gloating unrealistic father who loves his son more than he should? I do love him. But he'll be the last to tell you I love him more than I should. And unrealistic is not something I aspire to be.

And as God is my witness, I'll go on record right now, & say with all conviction factually that there isn't a single college football program in America that my son's contributions wouldn't help improve. Not only becasue of his ability to completely dominate a whole side of the line of scrimage on either side of the ball. Not only because of his combination of manly large size, athletic ability, quickness, speed, & pure raw strength. But also & more so because of the strength of his character & his outstanding leadership skills in the locker room, the weight room, the class room, & the football field. He is truly an all star calliber player & a true gentleman. And I am very proud of my son. And make no mistake about it. Barring injury he will get a scholarship to an FBS program. I would be thrilled if UL was that FBS program.

Kyle, it will be a fun year for you guys!! Make sure its a fun year for your son!! Best of luck and I will followhis teams progress!

Z

[Alum78]

UL just about filled up with OL...but good luck elsewhere.

[Turbine]

UL just about filled up with OL...but good luck elsewhere.

No such thing as "filled up" a year in advance, especially along the multi need Offensive Line.

Add to that fact, some of the "fill up" will have ONE year of eligibility left after this season.

I expect UL to sign Offensive Linemen next year.

jmo

[CajunEXPRESS]

2015 or 2016 class you talking Turbine?

[Turbine]

2015 or 2016 class you talking Turbine?

My prediction is that UL will sign O-Line player or players in both of those classes.

The O-Line is 45% of the offensive unit. There is no such thing as "filled up" for future seasons.

jmo

[Just1More]

I feel like I'm supposed to do something after reading that. All that comes to mind is... Kyle, I do hope your son has a great senior year (fun, safe, productive) and if he's meant to be at UL... let it be so. Regardless, you are a great fan of your son... and that's very cool.