Sign Of Things To Come

Due Factor: 5

Matt Higgins, absent since week one, came back with a vengeance. Claiming a myriad of excuses, including throwing away his spikes, Higgins appeared eager to make up for lost time.

 

A rare drop for Higgins.

Although starting a bit slow, probably due to his adjusting to the new 'Wam 2-4 defensive alignment (2 kids, 4 adults), Higgins found his stride at the halfway point hauling in passes from both his own quarterback and the opposing team's.

Higgins, the only player from the 90's draft to show up, proved that middle age can indeed be sweet.

Letting Go
The ride back from the 'Wam was a little bittersweet. After remarking that it was nice to have so many younger players (nine were 14-years-old and under) and witness the return of Square Toe winner Matt Higgins, I added that I'd wished to see Matt Corbett.

My son's response: "When are you going to realize that he's not going to show up?  Let it go, dad."

Such wisdom, coming from my teenage son, was a little hard to take.  But it also reminded me of other fantasies I've had trouble letting go of: a certain love for a high school cheerleader, my vision of driving harness horses at The Meadowlands, kicking for the New England Patriots.  Now, I need to add to that list Matt Corbett showing up at the 'Wam.

It's been difficult to let go, but this video helped:

Higgins Receives the Square Toe Award
With a polished acceptance speech like this, it's clear that Higgins has been in training for months.  Training to give a speech, that is...

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Matt Higgins, obscured, right, prepares to snag one of his interceptions.

Soehren eyes a sure interception...

...but Jay Burns pulls in the reception

Tri-Mascotted Mark Soehren prepares to knock a pass away from Jay Burns.

Higgins, tagged by his own player, tacks on some yardage after an interception.

The pass, headed for an apparently open Teddy Burns, will be intercepted by a hidden Higgins (only his leg is in view).

More yardage for Higgins.

A picture that should be shared with Atticus Soehren's entire 3rd grade classroom.

Ty LeBlond prepares to sack Mark Soehren.

LeBlond recieves an extremely high-five from Jay Burns.

The ball, up for grabs, will be pulled in by no one.

Jay Burns scrambles, eluding his nephew.

Eli Soerhen eyes a pass.

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