It seems I have more chances to play or watch American football here in Italy than I ever did in North Carolina. This past Sunday, I went to the local bicycle velodrom to watch the Ferrara Aquile (Eagles) put a sound whippin’ on the Ravenna Chiefs. Although I was initially recruited for the flag football team, one of our players coaches on the Aquile. He asked if I was interested in playing for them…tackle football…in Italy…I haven’t done that (get hit in a football game) since, well in a long time. Unfortunately, although Lauren doesn’t think it’s unfortunate considering my advanced age, I am disqualified to play in this league do to my previous football experience. No kidding, because I played high school football about fifteen years ago I am disqualified at a very out of shape 34 to play tackle football with a group of mostly college age and mid-twenty year olds.
All in all the game was enjoyable. Although played with only nine per team on the field and very little passing game, both teams were well coached and gave good effort. A few guys were even pretty good. All in all it resembled a small town West Texas football game.
To see more check out: http://www.aquileferrara.it
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I am so very pleased with the way you & Lauren are experiencing Europe - thanks for the smiles!
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