Bleep!
The whistle blows.
The other team’s ball
Carrier gets up limping
From the recent play.
Back in the huddle my
Adversary goes.
The middle linebacker calls
A play.
Hammer Strong Diesel Blitz!
He yells out.

Ready, Break!
The opposing team breaks out of the huddle
Once again.
I am already down in my stance.
The man across from me gets down
On the line of scrimmage.
I can hear him breathing heavy.

Blue!
Everyone on the offensive
Line shoots their hand down
On the mud.
I build up some
Momentum to launch myself into
The offensive line when the
time comes.

Set!
The offensive tackle’s knuckles
Are pure white.
All of his weight is on his hand.
I can tell he is going to try to
Launch himself at me with all
The force he has.
I am ready.
I am ready.

Go!