From the kids’ point of view

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This article was published 10/10/2008 (6492 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

By Chase & Collin StegallChase: Dad, we know you guys have had a tough season but even with the way that the things have gone, you still have a chance to host a home playoff game. Now, Collin and I have been very patient up until now but it’s time for us to speak our minds.Collin: Yeah Dad! What my brother said!Chase: I spend a lot of time in the locker room and I’ve gotten to know most of the players. I know that they are all hard-working and definitely play to win. Some of the guys that I’ve talked to the most about the season are Gavin Walls, Barrin Simpson, Arjei Franklin, Kevin Glenn, Terrence Edwards, Doug Brown, Big Country aka Derek Armstrong and Kelly Malveaux, just to name a few. From our conversation I’ve learned the importance of all of the guys playing well together for an entire game, in every facet of the game.Collin: Dad, I would have to agree but before I elaborate, could someone please come and change my diaper? OK, thanks! I haven’t been around as long as Chase but when he comes home he explains a lot about football to me. If my understanding is correct, all you guys have to do is find a way to score one more point than the opposing team. Now, I’m not even one yet myself, but one doesn’t seem to be that big of a number.Chase: That’s right Collin. The key there is for offense, defense and special teams to work together to get those points up on the scoreboard. We’ve definitely seen how talented all of the areas of the team are this year. For instance, remember that game when KG threw for more than 400 yards? Remember that game when our defense held a team to less than 10 points? Remember when Armstead returned a punt for a touchdown?Collin: Yes, those were great wins. How much fun was that, Chase? I wish I was there to see all those games but Mom thought it was either too cold, or that I was just too small to go to the home games. Unfortunately, I tend to fall asleep when we watch away games on TV. Chase, you get to have all the fun!Chase: That’s because I’m the oldest. I’m just starting to learn math but it seems that 1+1+1=1. Right? One Well Executed Offense + One Hard Fought Defense + One Consistent Special Teams = ONE WIN. It’s simple math.Collin: One last thing Dad, Chase and I have both decided that when we grow up we will play hockey, the REAL sport ;-)Go Blue!Milt: Thanks kids.God Bless.