The 20, the 10, 5, …TOUCHDOWN!! With 3 seconds left on the clock, the home team wins the championship game. How would it feel if you get the play that changes the game?
Not many have had the chance to accomplish the play in the NFL, college, and even High school, but there are legends known as Herman Moore, Ladainian Tomlinson, and John Elway. These people have all trained for the play and had advantages to make this play possible. It is an amazing thing for all viewers, coaches, teammates, and fans, and especially if you did it. Examples are Kam Chancellor, Seattle Seahawks strong safety. Cam Newton tries to throw it to Kelvin Benjamin, Panthers wide receiver, and Kam gets the interception all the way to the touchdown and a win to go to the Conference Game vs. Green Bay Packers.
Mohamed Hamade, Unis Aviators 7th grader 8th grade starter for left tackle said, “4 seconds left, 10 yard line, 1st down. I am on the line blocking and Rami Elmoussa (running back) rushes for the game winning touchdown.” Hamade adds, “If it has been achieved by our team, then we can trust the ball more to him to get the job done.” Timothy Smedley, coach of the Unis Aviators said the complete opposite. “Stopping the offense, and maintaining defense, and causing turnovers will give us better chances to run the ball.” He adds, “The team has to have heart, courage, and knowledge about the game.”
Coach Timothy Smedley
7th Grader Mohammed Hamade
Both people have strategies and play and they are both wanting to get the ball and have good plays. Secondly, Hussein Zaarour, Unis Aviators 8th grade starter, tight end and linebacker stated that , “We have good offense, linemen, and speed on our side” Zaarour adds, “They can trust the ball more with the players and have recommended plays.”
Furthermore, one-play game changers happen rarely, but also most players get aggressive when competing against their rivals. Rivalries include teams such as Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots or Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. One-play game changers have a less percent chance to make a play than get hit by lightning. The odds of a one-play game changer happening is less than 30% percent every season.
Finally, Coach Jim Harbaugh wasn’t available to interview, but as he stated, “I wish you the best in putting your story together and would like to participate when I have more time. Best Wishes, Jim Harbaugh.” Thank you for reading my story. I’ll be back next time with another story.
Unis Middle School Journalist;
Ahmed Alebraheem