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    Tyler's football team, of which I am also an assistant 
coach, opened their football season on Saturday, September 12th, with a tough 
16-8 victory over the Durand Railroaders. Tyler got to see a fair amount of 
playing time (although I am sure that we both would have liked to see him in 
more). He got to play the line of defense (which he hadn't practiced before), 
line and 4-back (essentially a wing, or tight end) on offense, and special 
teams. He was most excited to be on the field blocking when we scored our second 
touchdown of the game! Just a reminder, Tyler's number this season is 95 (a 
departure from the #53 that he wore the past two seasons). And I need to say a 
special thanks to Tara for taking pictures for me. I really appreciate it! 
	
		
			
			Game 1 - @ Durand
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			Tyler heading to the field for weigh-in after our tail gate 
			party. Rodney is standing on the left checking his clipboard to see 
			which players were on time and which weren't.
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			Player introductions. Rod is giving Tyler a pat on the back as 
			he runs onto the field after hearing his name called on the PA 
			system.
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			Tyler in the huddle as Coach Hooper calls a play in the first 
			half of play.
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			Tyler blocking on a play near the goal line in the second half 
			(his jersey is wrinkled, so it looks like it is an 85 here).
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			Tyler usually isn't on the extra point team, so he started to 
			come off the field before being told to stay out and block.
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			Tyler coming out of the huddle on defense in the second half.
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			Tyler running around after the play.
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			The scoreboard showing Tyler and Rod's first victory as a 
			father/son coach/player duo, a 16-8 win!
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