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came out, I was at the five-yard line to

meet him. I didn’t tackle him alone, but

I was a big part of it. However, when

the play ended, Coach Dale called me

over, and he wasn’t happy.

“Howard, how many times have I

told you, the kicker is to stay back and

be the last defense?”

“Sorry, Coach,” I replied. “I always

forget. I’m used to going after the

tackle.”

“What will happen if the ball carrier

gets through, and you aren’t there to stop

him?”

“But why can’t someone else be the

final defender?” I asked. “After I kick, I

already have full momentum heading