Eric Richards paces back and forth in his living room after hearing yet another recruiting pitch from yet another coach. It was a month before national signing day, and the decision of where to play college football has been a difficult one for him, especially since he hasn't been as heavily recruited as like to be.
"Its because we choked in the quarter finals of the State Championship isn't it Pa?" Eric said, feeling sick to his stomach "I know I missed a few tackles..."
"Boy don't blame yourself" His Pa Dean Danielson said "Bullit Lick isn't exactly a big school, so that could be the reason. I know you'll be great anywhere. Remember Randy Moss came from a small college"
"I know Pa it's just-" Eric's phone rang and he sighed. "Hello this is Eric Richards"
"Hello this is Mark Stoops, head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats football program" The voice on the other end said "How are you feeling right now?"
"Pretty dang nervous to be honest with you coach" Eric laughed nervously "how are you?"
"I am pretty good Eric. I just want to ask you how you would feel about being a part of our team. I think we can have you split reps with our other freshman we got earlier"
"To be honest coach you're the biggest school who has offered anything close to that" Eric chuckled "it is very tempting"
"Well we can promise you we will definitely get you prepared for the pro level if you come to play here. Think it over, you got time. I'll call you again soon."
"I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks coach" Eric ended the call and looked at his Pa "Kentucky gave me an offer to split reps with the other freshman"
"Well that might be the best offer you will get" Dean smiled "and I would love to see my boy in the big blue and white"
"I know Pa I know. Trust me they will be considered in my final decision" Over the next month Eric talked with many other recruiters, eventually narrowing it down to the University of Kentucky, UCLA, and North Texas. Soon it was time for national signing day, and Eric prepared to make his decision
"I'll support you no matter what Eric" Dean smiled
"Definitely we are so proud of you" Eric's Mama Jane says giving him a kiss on my cheek
"I know Ma. Its time to make my decision." Eric sat down near the table in his house with a Kentucky hat, a UCLA hat, and a North Texas hat on it. "This has been an extremely hard decision, but I have decided to play college football at the University of Kentucky!" He puts on the Kentucky hat as his family cheers.
"I knew you would pick your Pa's Alma Mater" Dean laughed as he put his hand on his son's shoulder "you really are a chip off the old block"
"Heh I try Pa. I better get outside and get some practice in, I got a lot of work to do" Before Eric could head outside his phone rang with Mark Stoops on the other line "I told you not to worry coach"
"I am glad this all worked out" Mark said "Let's get to work soon, I am sure you will be a legend"
"I will try my best coach" Eric smiled "let's rip and tear"
"Its because we choked in the quarter finals of the State Championship isn't it Pa?" Eric said, feeling sick to his stomach "I know I missed a few tackles..."
"Boy don't blame yourself" His Pa Dean Danielson said "Bullit Lick isn't exactly a big school, so that could be the reason. I know you'll be great anywhere. Remember Randy Moss came from a small college"
"I know Pa it's just-" Eric's phone rang and he sighed. "Hello this is Eric Richards"
"Hello this is Mark Stoops, head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats football program" The voice on the other end said "How are you feeling right now?"
"Pretty dang nervous to be honest with you coach" Eric laughed nervously "how are you?"
"I am pretty good Eric. I just want to ask you how you would feel about being a part of our team. I think we can have you split reps with our other freshman we got earlier"
"To be honest coach you're the biggest school who has offered anything close to that" Eric chuckled "it is very tempting"
"Well we can promise you we will definitely get you prepared for the pro level if you come to play here. Think it over, you got time. I'll call you again soon."
"I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks coach" Eric ended the call and looked at his Pa "Kentucky gave me an offer to split reps with the other freshman"
"Well that might be the best offer you will get" Dean smiled "and I would love to see my boy in the big blue and white"
"I know Pa I know. Trust me they will be considered in my final decision" Over the next month Eric talked with many other recruiters, eventually narrowing it down to the University of Kentucky, UCLA, and North Texas. Soon it was time for national signing day, and Eric prepared to make his decision
"I'll support you no matter what Eric" Dean smiled
"Definitely we are so proud of you" Eric's Mama Jane says giving him a kiss on my cheek
"I know Ma. Its time to make my decision." Eric sat down near the table in his house with a Kentucky hat, a UCLA hat, and a North Texas hat on it. "This has been an extremely hard decision, but I have decided to play college football at the University of Kentucky!" He puts on the Kentucky hat as his family cheers.
"I knew you would pick your Pa's Alma Mater" Dean laughed as he put his hand on his son's shoulder "you really are a chip off the old block"
"Heh I try Pa. I better get outside and get some practice in, I got a lot of work to do" Before Eric could head outside his phone rang with Mark Stoops on the other line "I told you not to worry coach"
"I am glad this all worked out" Mark said "Let's get to work soon, I am sure you will be a legend"
"I will try my best coach" Eric smiled "let's rip and tear"