The Monday Massacre: Sammy Watkins

I need only massacre one football player this week.  His infamous decision to begin his celebration of a long touchdown pass with a defender directly on his heels was possibly the worst decision of the year, in any sport.

If this wasn't his first offense, there's a good chance the punishment for that crime would go far beyond public humiliation.  He made himself look like a dumb ass.  Sammy Watkins, ladies and gentlemen, is the victim of my Monday Massacre.


Nothing irritates me more than show boaters that perform their show boating before they reach their goal.  Boasters have the worst karma in the world.  Everyone wants them to get what is coming to them, and they usually do. It's no different with athletes.  If you're going to celebrate scoring a touchdown, wait until you actually score a touchdown.  Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. The NFL is neither one of those.

Sammy Watkins, you have been massacred.

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
@t_frisbeysports

Be Careful in the Locker Room: My Staph Infection Story

MRSA infections are becoming a big issue in locker rooms.  From the NBA to little league baseball, nobody is safe from this horrible infection.  It is mostly antibiotic resistant and can lead to serious injury or even death.  I almost lost my leg to this infection.  Here is my story as told by me on my reddit account.

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"Sure. It happened during the summer between my sophomore and junior year in high school. I played a lot of basketball and was attending a camp over the summer at a local college in the Nashville area. The day after the last day of camp, I noticed what looked like a pimple on my right knee. I squeezed, puss came out, but nothing out of the ordinary.

The next day I woke up and my leg was swollen (around the pimple that I squeezed the day before). My mom and I decided to go to the doctor because it was a bit painful. They told me it was a spider bite, gave me a shot, and I was on my way.

The next day, I woke up and my leg had gotten worse. It was painful to walk and it was swollen up to mid-thigh. Puss was oozing out every time I touched the area. We met up with my doctor outside of his office (I believe it was a Sunday), and he said that I should go straight to the hospital. 

As soon as I arrived at the hospital, a doctor (ended up being my surgeon) drew a line around the swelled area with a pen so they could monitor it. Five hours later, the infection had spread up my leg about an inch or two past the line that was drawn. They put me on antibiotics to try to stop the swelling before they operated (the operation consisted of several incisions to give the excess puss and gunk a way to travel out of my body other than the small pimple hole). The infection wasn't responding to any of the treatment, and the doctors were getting worried. Talk about a terrible feeling. Finally, my body responded to the last strain of antibiotics the hospital had. 

I went under the knife a day later and still have a few pretty big (wide) scars on my leg because part of the healing process consisted of letting the incision grow together naturally so all of the infection would leave my body. Because of this, I didn't receive stitches. The scars look like shark bites.

During this process, I had one of the biggest needles I've ever seen stuck into the inside part of my knee/thigh (it had to be big enough to draw the infection out so they could test it). Oh and I watched a lot of Boy Meets World in the hospital. I like to think it helped. Ha! (about the only non-medical event that I remember about that six day hospital visit)."

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
4/22/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

Sports Media Figures You Love to Hate

If you're like us here at Boy Meets Sports, you can't get enough of sports radio, TV, and internet.  You also probably have a favorite writer, analyst, or host.  The likeable ones  are easy.  It's the ones we hate that really drive sports media.  You know the ones that make us scream at our televisions or car radios. I made a list of the top five sports media figures that we all absolutely love to hate.

5. Collin Cowherd

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This guy makes me want to scream at the top of my lungs when I'm driving to work in the morning.  He can be extremely idiotic and naive, but you know what? I keep listening.  I listen because I want to hear the next words out of his mouth.  I want to hear what twisted opinion he has next.  He's extremely smart.  He either says something intelligent or something that will get him more ratings.  both of those techniques are perfect for sports radio.

4. Skip Bayless

Skip is a ridiculous human being.  He makes outrageous claims and tries to back them up with illogical arguments.  He's very smart, and a lot of what he says is calculated.  When he has an opinion on an issue, he will fight tooth and nail to defend it and sometimes it gets him in trouble.  If you don't agree with you, you're going to hate him.  If you agree with what he says, you'll be ready to go to war for the man.  It's all about perspective with Skip.

3. Merril Hoge

Hoge sounds like a no-it-all on TV.  He's the kind of guy (like Warren Sapp) that make us wonder how much knowledge former players can really provide to the media.  Sometimes being a former player isn't all that matters in analysis.  Former players who weren't perfect, which is all of them, can't give perfect analysis.  It's hard to believe everything a former player has to say.  It's only one perspective of that respective locker room.  Merril has strong opinions on many players.  He's right on a lot of them, but sometimes he's just a tool.  Sorry, Merril, but you're not right on everything.

2. Jim Rome

Before 104.5 The Zone signed a contract with "The Three Hour Lunch"  to take the 12-3 PM slot on weekdays in Nashville, Rome carried that slot with pride.  I used to loath driving to lunch on weekdays and trying to find decent sports radio.  He's conceded, rude, and had a terrible call queue.  All of that said, I'm sure I'm going to get roasted by some of his fans.  He's a polarizing figure in media (less so now than then) and brings the heat to the radio.

1.  Clay Travis

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People outside of Nashville or the Southeast may not even know his name.  Here, though, he's a loose cannon.  He will tell you exactly what is on his mind and many times, he'll tell you exactly what is on your mind whether you like it or not.  Travis holds his tongue for no-one.  If he likes you, he'll go easy on you in interviews, but if he hates you, he'll make is as uncomfortable as possible (see Jeff Fisher).  I personally love Clay, but I know he has many enemies.  Nevertheless, his show gets some of the highest ratings in the country.  Face it, you LOVE to hate Clay Travis.

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
3/2/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

Improve Your Game Series

Welcome to the Improve Your Game series conducted by me, Trey Frisbey, writer and co-creator of Boy Meets Sports.  I've decided to run this series for everyone who wants to improve their basketball game in any way possible.  If, once the series is over, I don't touch on a part of the game that you need, let me know through the "contact us" tab and I'll continue (I'll do my best to touch every aspect of the game).  Here is an overview of how the series will be conducted.

Every week or two, I'll be posting a new lesson on a certain part of the game (shooting, ball handling, conditioning, etc.).  I'll include: instruction, drill suggestions, how and why you need the skill, motivational tips, and links to websites or videos that may help in the specific area.  All comments will be welcome.  Tips and suggestions are absolutely welcome and should be made through blog comments or the "contact us" tab.  After all, the reason for this series to get you into tip-top basketball shape.

Each of the following will be covered extensively throughout the series.  Each topic will get one in-depth post.

1. Strength and Conditioning
2. Ball Handling
3. Shooting
4. Passing
5. Footwork
6. Defensive Positioning and Technique
7. Offensive Positioning and Technique
8. Defensive Schemes
9. Offensive Schemes
10. Game Management Strategies
11. Fast Break Technique
12. End of the Game Madness
13. Basketball Tips and Tricks
14. Closure/ Requests/ Comments/ Feedback

I'll take requests before I begin the series.  Feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email.

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
2/11/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

Start The Bruce Pearl Campaign, Tennessee

This may seem like a weird time to start calling for Pearl as the Volunteers have been playing pretty good basketball the last few games.  The problem with Tennessee basketball, though, is what I just said, "pretty good basketball". Cuonzo Martin has been a solid coach since he took over for Pearl three years ago, but solid isn't good enough. During Pearl's tenure, Tennessee fans got used to being good.  Damn good.  This year's team is Cuonzo's best team that he's had at Tennessee and they're looking for a nine seed in the dance at best.  The nine seed is an easy out in the first or second round.

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During Pearl's short lived Tennessee Career, he took them to the elite eight, had a number two team in the country, and had the fan base ecstatic each and every time the Vols took the court.  They had a top five college basketball atmosphere with Pearl at the helm.  I want that back.  I'm tired of mediocrity.  Consider McCrae and Stokes gone after this season.  That leaves the squad with whom? Martin has reached his ceiling at Tennessee and it isn't high. 

Every team we've seen since he took over has underachieved overall.  He's been able to reason and win some of the fan base over by how the team finishes the season.  They have finished well with Martin as HC.  You know what happened last year when the team finished strong, though?  NIT.  I'm tired of the ten seed and the NIT.  Nobody cares about that tournament.  Tennessee is about championships.  National Championships. Not NIT championships. 

It hurts that football is struggling in Knoxville.  When Pearl was there, he was able to take some of that pain away.  Seeing him painted up at the ladies games, hearing his post-game analysis and interviews, and simply watching him doing what he loved and where he loved it was awesome.  The fans would do anything for him.  Don't settle for mediocrity, Tennessee.  Go back and get your guy.  The guy that shouldn't have been fired in the first place.  The guy who was penalized, in essence, for having a barbecue with recruits.  We've seen worse crimes in the NCAA since then.  It's time to stand up for Pearl.  We all know he wants to be here, and we want him here.  Tennessee, stop being afraid.  Stop being stubborn.  Bring back Pearl.

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
2/4/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

The Six Cancerous Players In The Titans Locker Room

Most Titans fans have heard TE Delanie Walker's comments about the "cancerous" players in the Titans locker room last season.  Walker mentioned the cancer earlier in the year after a crucial loss.  Many of us are pretty sure of two players that may have been unhappy with the organization and ready to get out of Tennessee, but who are the other four?  It's hard to speculate, but I'm going to because it makes for interesting content.

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1. Kenny Britt- Britt is the most obvious player on the 53 man roster that was completely out of it last year.  His lack of work and concentration sent his career into a downward spiral.  He believes he's better than he is and never quite figured out how to separate his personal life from his football career.  It's sad because his potential was sky high.  Potential only gets a try-out, though.

2. Chris Johnson- CJ is never slow to point the finger at other players.  Like Britt, he thinks he's better than he actually is.  I could have hit some of the holes he's missed the past few years.  He's fast, but guess what? Everyone in the NFL is fast.  He's said he won't take a pay-cut to stay in Tennessee.  See ya!

3. Akeem Ayers-  Ayers hasn't lived up to the hype coming out of college, and claims he played through a key injury all of last season.  When I see a guy talking about his college team on twitter more than the team he plays on to make money, a red flag goes up.  That's the basis for a few of the players I've chosen.  You're in the NFL now. Take pride in your team.

4. Tommy Campbell- A guy that's not heard from much in the media, mostly because he's never lived up to his "athletic" expectations.  He was given every opportunity to beat out Alterraun Verner at the CB position this year and he couldn't do it.  He's a hell of an athlete, but he doesn't have the mental capacity to be a star. He may not have the will either.

5. Kevin Matthews- Not too sure if the guys attitude was a cancer to the team, but the fact that he kept resigning with the squad after a number of cuts seems a bit off.  His dad was the offensive line after all.  He may or may not be a good guy, but I don't know how well the whole deal sat with the players.

6. Jerry Gray- May not have been a direct cancer to the players, but the way he coached the latter part of the season brought a lot of people down with him.  There were rumblings of him changing the defensive plan midway through the season.  I wonder if it was out of spite? He knew Gregg Williams was going to be the defensive coordinator regardless.  Did he want to prove that his way was the right way? My guess is yes.

The Titans 2013 season was a huge disappointment.  Training camp was filled with so much hope and promise.  The talent was there but something was just off.  Speculation will continue into the 2014 season. We'll see if the new regime can turn things around.  I'm tired of watching scrubs in Tennessee on Saturdays and Sundays.

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
1/30/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

On This Day in Sports History: 1985

OJ Simpson became the first Heisman trophy winner to be elected into the professional football hall of fame in Canton, Ohio.  Simpson has one of the best resume's in football history.  Often, winners and finalists of the Heisman trophy come into the NFL and fizzle out.  Vince Young, Maurice Clarett, and Matt Leinart are a few recent winners and finalists that never panned out.  What Simpson did in his career really was amazing. That's part of the reason his alleged crime was so well-known.

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While his fame was only heightened by the incident, OJ was very well-known before it ever occured.  Many people forget he had a role in the "Naked Gun" movie series and had a short broadcasting career as well. OJ never went to prison for on his murder charges, but he did end up in the pin.  In 2007, he lead a group of men into a casino in Las Vegas and took various sports memorabilia at gun point.  He was granted parole in 2013 from the charges, but he is currently being held for four more years on multiple other charges.

OJ was one of the best athletes to ever touch a pigskin.  His career was fascinating and his life after football is even more interesting.  He had it all, he lost it all, he got it all back, then he lost it all again.  After he lost it all the last time, he tried to take it all back at gun point.  OJ's troublesome life is fascinating, but what he did on the field was undeniably great.

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
1/23/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

Great Sports Movies You May Have Forgotten

Sports flicks have been around forever and that's not changing.  We all know some of the best ones like "The Sandlot" and "Remember the Titans", but we also forget some solid sports movies that become forgotten as time goes on.  Here is a reminder of some good sports movies that you'll want to revisit after reading this.

5. The Little Giants

Remember "the anexation of puerto rico"? Of course you do! But I bet you don't think about it too often. Go watch the "The Little Giants" and remember your childhood.  

4. the garbage picking field goal kicking philadelphia phenomenon

That's right.  I pulled this card.  There are nine parts on YouTube which shows the entire film. You can also  Here (amazon link)

3. Angels In The Endzone

I apologize for the quality of the video, but this was an underrated sequel! Either that, or I was too young the last time I saw it.  You know, that age when you think every movie is outstanding.

2. The Rookie

No, not "Rookie of the Year". This movie isn't underrated at all.  Most that have seen it, love it.  It's not talked about much, though.  It's one of those movies that "fall through the cracks", when great sports movies are brought up. Go watch it.  You might cry.

1. Hard Ball

Not sure if it has survived the test of time or not, but I never hear much about it.  It's not bad at all! Go check it out.  "I love it when you call me big papa".

Those are just five of the movies that came to mind when I starting digging through parts of the brain that hold that library of my forgotten past.  Feel free to add more in the comments!

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
1/19/2014
Twitter: @boymeetsports

Boy Meets Sports: 90's Edition

The 90's were a special time in our country's history.  The economy was good, the music was transforming, but most importantly, the sports were historic.  This post is inspired by "90's Saturday", which was created today at my work to give our thanks to the beautiful decade known as the 90's.  Disney Channel original movies like "Brink" and "Johnny Tsunami" were big, The Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC were on our radios, and our ball caps were turned backwards. The 90's consisted of so much more, though.  From The Buffalo Bills' four Super Bowl appearances to witnessing the greatest basketball player to touch the earth, the 90's were filled with awesome athletes and awesome moments.

5. Sosa and McGwire Make History

PED's or not, the home run race of the 90's took the sports world by storm.  Be forever grateful for Mcgwire and Sosa.  They changed the game forever.

4. The Detroit Bad Boys

It was Jordan vs. The Bad Boys.  Jordan's rivals came and went, but the bad boys were the baddest.

3. Steve Young and Joe Montana

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Joe Montana was first, but then came Steve Young.  The 49'rs transition from one quarterback to the other may be similar the Colts transition from Manning to Luck.  How LUCKy can you be? 

2. The Class of 1996

Ray Lewis, Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods.  Greatest class of all time? I'd vote for them.  The class of 1996 definitely had the "eye of the Tiger".  No pun intended.

1.  Michael Jordan

Enough Said.

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Trey Frisbey

Boy Meets Sports

1/19/2014

Twitter: @boymeetsports

LeBroning: The Next Internet Craze

Planking, Tebowing, and the Harlem Shake are some of the most well-known internet crazes that have taken social media by storm over the past few years.  They were all short lived but all had a crazy impact on the young culture in the United States.  Vine, Instagram, and YouTube are the biggest outlets for  young people to use in the 21st century.  When a craze like these storms the internet, everyone gets involved.  Is it dumb as hell? Yes.  Does it have a purpose? I'm not really sure. It does, however, seem to bring people from all over the world together.  It makes people feel like they are part of a group in society.  It gives people the sense that they can get famous by shooting a quick video and posting on the internet in a matter of seconds.

It's been awhile since we've had a sports related internet craze that required people to require action on picture or video.  For a while, Tebowing was going on everywhere.  Hell even I wanted to pose with celebs while Tebowing with them.

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Monday, a new internet craze surfaced.  It's called "LeBroning".  It consists of people slowly walking into people and hitting the ground hard.  They flop.  I want to participate in this crazy ass project at walmart this week.  We'll see how it goes, but it seems really awesome.  I can't wait to "LeBron" this weekend in Walmart or Kroger.  I can't wait to see that old ladies' face!

Keep up the good work young people.  Keep giving the internet ways to improve and entertain.  Without you, I don't know how we'd get through an entire NFL or college football offseason.  Oh, and yes, I am a young person.  I should be inventing things like this.  Instead, I'm writing about them like I'm a 70 year old journalist.  Oh well.

Trey Frisbey

Boy Meets Sports

1/15/2014

Twitter: @boymeetsports

Fans, Your Attendance is Crucial

Seeing videos like this on ESPN have made me realize the changes that are coming in the sports world, and I don't like them. You shouldn't either.

HDTV's have taken over our homes and are only getting bigger and better.  Going to the fridge and getting a one dollar beer is cheaper than buying one at the game.  My couch is just so damn comfortable.  I love being able to watch the game in peace. Ticket prices are so expensive.

These are the excuses that are being heard louder and louder throughout the U.S. when people are asked why they prefer to stay at home and watch the game compared to attending it.  When I was growing up, going to a Titans game was one of the most awesome things I could attend.  Smelling the beer on the seats, hearing the cursing fans, and feeling the energy in the stadium gave me a feeling that can never be replicated. That feeling that I used to feel is beginning to die.  Not only in Nashville, but in a lot big arenas and stadiums around the country.  Even the NFL playoffs didn't sell out right away. 

 There is something special about the atmosphere that a sporting event provides.  Sure, your couch is comfy and the beer is cheaper, but what about coming together as a whole?  Even during games that were boring or when the team you love is bad, fans will do things like start the wave or yell out crazy, funny remarks.  You see crazy fans at games on the internet all the time, but not in this video.

A stadium without fans feels like the quietest thing on earth.  Being in such a big, unique structure without any people can be very peaceful or very depressing.  Immagine hearing your favorite announcer on the radio or TV perfectly clear because you can't hear fans screaming behind them.  Imagine hearing the referee talking in a normal voice so he doesn't have to scream over fans yelling.  Imagine hearing defensive players talking.  Imagine a lifeless, quiet stadium holding two teams hitting each other with no support.  The adrenaline would go down and performance would go down.  Start attending games.  Take your family.  Take your friends.  I don't want to see the games I love without the support they deserve.  Ditch the dish and go support your team.  

Trey Frisbey

Boy Meets Sports

1/13/2014

Twitter: @boymeetsports

The Art of Pickup Basketball

If you're like me, football season is over for your respectable team and basketball season is just beginning.  Yes, watching basketball on TV is great, but basketball is a sport that anyone can play at any time and is fairly easy to find in the community.  I have a local community center that has a gym and people that are constantly playing the game.  For everyone else, just find a gym.  Gym rats are prevalent.  Find a few friends that like to play ball and take yourselves down to the gym.  It's great exercise and a great way to take out some aggression and competitiveness on some friends or some punks that you just want to beat up on.  That being said, there are some unspoken rules that are applied to pick up basketball.  If you are planning on playing (which you should be), here are some things to keep in mind..

1. Call "Next"- If you end up playing in a place with a lot of washed up basketball players like I do, calling next and sticking up for yourself is huge (especially if you don't know anyone in the gym).  Call "next" and make sure everyone hears you.  If they don't they'll proceed playing and you'll never get on the court.  Never let anyone "run it back".  If you're next, then make sure you play the next game with your chosen squad.

2.  Bring people you know-  Sometimes it's hard to pick a team at the local gym if you're a newbie.  Basketball players are very cliquish, so it would be best to bring a group of friends that you can play with so you don't have to go through the rigors of choosing a team.  Choosing players you don't know can result in a first game loss and you'll find yourself waiting to play games more than you actually play.  Bring a squad that you can win with, and you'll never leave the floor.

3. Play smart basketball- A lot pick up basketball players are scrubs.  If they aren't scrubs, they're usually selfish because they are playing on a platform that allows them to be that way.  Many good basketball players throw all of the discipline and fundamentals they know out the window because they are playing in a pick-up atmosphere.  If your squad plays with discipline, you will find yourself winning a lot of games and not leaving the floor.

4. Don't get in fights-  It can be frustrating playing with gym rats that don't always understand the rules of basketball.  If there are any conflicts during the game, it's usually best to give the other team the ball and laugh it off.  Just play good defense and get the ball back.  It's like they say, "the ball doesn't lie".  You'll usually get a rebound and end up scoring on the other end.  The basketball gods are always watching.

5. Don't be lazy:  MOVE MOVE MOVE-  Sure, pick-up is a lot fun and is a great way to kill a Saturday afternoon, but use it to your advantage!  Get some exercise while you're playing the game.  A lot pick-up players are lazy and you can get a lot of baskets and defensive stops by simply running.  Not only will it help you win some games, but it's also good for you.  Play to get in shape. It sure as hell beats working out in the gym.

Pick-up basketball is will never remove itself from our society.  It's one game that will always be there and always be competitive.  If you can find some friends and a gym to play some ball, DO IT.  If you get the chance to play, use these five tips to help yourself stay on the floor.  It'll help you stay in shape without having to run on the treadmill and lift those weights!

Trey Frisbey
Boy Meets Sports
12/23/2013
Twitter: (@boymeetsports) 

Will Ferrell as Tiger Woods

After searching through some old YouTube favorites, I found this beauty from the ESPY's a few years back.  With Anchorman 2 coming out next week, I thought it would be great timing to give Will a shout out for this performance he pulled out at the ESPY's.  My favorite line in this masterpiece "It's not about being the best golfer, it's about being the best athlete alive." He pulls it off perfectly.  Hopefully watching this video will bring out a few laughs and get everyone pumped for anchorman 2!

Trey Frisbey
12/15/2013
Boy Meets Sports
Twitter: (@boymeetsports)

With What We Know Now: NFL Playoff Predictions

This is the first post of my periodic installment on Boy Meets Sports called "With What We Know Now".  In this column, I will make future predictions on outcomes of games or seasons, based on recent developments in the sport.  Today, I will pick the playoff teams in each conference based on what we know now, but didn't know at the beginning of the season. The Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots are some of the favorites to make it to New York this year.  Who will be playing in January? Who will be on vacation?  There are many bad teams in the AFC trying to get that sixth seed, but only one can take it.

AFC

1 seed- Denver Broncos

2 seed- New England Patriots

3 seed- Indianapolis Colts

4 seed- Cincinnati Bengals

5 seed- Kansas City Chiefs

6 seed- Baltimore Ravens

The first five in the AFC playoff race are locks, but that last spot is extremely difficult to predict.  I did some research and played around the playoff prediction machine and think the Ravens have the best shot at getting in.  They have a tougher schedule after this week against the Vikings, but they're the Ravens, they get hot and win.

Playoff Prediction Machine

NFC

1 seed- Seattle Seahawks

2 seed- New Orleans Saints

3 seed- Philadelphia Eagles

4 seed- Detroit Lions

5 seed- Carolina Panthers

6 seed- San Fransisco 49rs

The NFC isn't as jumbled as the AFC, but it is a much more competitive and talented league.  The 49rs are fighting for their playoff lives with four losses, while the Raiders are still technically alive with eight losses in the AFC.  The Saints will win the NFC South over the Panthers, but Cam will win enough games to get them into a wildcard.  The Lions are just lucky to be playing in the division they play in.

Kicker Hits: Top 5 Biggest Hits by Kickers Ever

After watching Pat Mcafee's huge hit last weekend in the NFL, I thought Boy Meets Sports should do a tribute to all of the kickers that decided to put on their linebacker pants and lay the wood to somebody.  As a return man, you never want to get tackled by the kicker, I mean come on! I decided to browse the internet and YouTube and come up with a top five list on the hardest hits by kickers/ punters EVER. I hope you all enjoy this as much as we did. 

5. We'll start in the arena league.  This guy even has a little swagger after the play.

4.  This was just this past weekend.  Pat McAfee NAILS Trindon Holliday.

3.  Dallas punter crushes Bucaneer return man.  He shouldn't be allowed to return punts anymore.

2.  Payne brings the pain... TWICE

 1.  And the number one hit goes to... Someone we've never heard of. Only seems right.

So a big shout out to all of you kickers out there who feel unwanted.  I know you feel like you're only good for game winners, and everyone hates you if you miss it, but maybe this montage will pay you back in some way, and show everyone that you're not just a kicker, your a football player.

To all of the returners featured in this articles, I hope you stayed in college all four years, because your football career has been leveled.