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So tonight I went out with another AM from Theta Xi to a Buford football game.  They are the reigning state champs for the last three years and are still a great team this year.  While watching the linebackers just smash guys I was thinking about "Back in my day".  Just one year ago I was that guy out on the field smashing heads and enjoying the heck out of life.  Now time has moved on and I miss the memories of Northwood Football.  I miss the long days of sweat and sometimes throw-up that we as players endured for the common goal of winning football games.  I miss the brothers I grew to rely on while working as a team to play a very complex and deep game called football.  Some think that big, strong, fast people with little intelligence are the best at football.  Its truly the smart players who succeed on the field because reaction time and quick thinking wins games.  I miss the crowed after a big touchdown.  I also miss the tears after losing my final high school football game on my home turf.  I miss all that was football but I am glad to be in a new city with new friends and most of all new experiences to be had.  Enough thinking about the past its time for some sleep after being out until 2.

All is good in Georgia

Paul Shackelford

Any spelling mistakes are caused by being half asleep but I am writing in the moment so that counts for something.
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