It was a glorious morning for a game, sunny but not too bright, with a cool breeze wafting through the red-and-gold leaves of the trees.Rocky barely noticed the weather, however. He was too busy looking for Bobby. He didn’t see him. Then it was time for warmups and the game started soon after.The Rangers had won the toss so the Pythons were kicking off. As Jared jogged onto the field, someone called out, “Send it into the stratosphere!”Jared raised his hand in acknowledgment. Then he readied himself for the kick.Fweet! The official blew his whistle. Jared ran forward and booted the ball high into the sky.The Rangers got under it and made the catch at their own forty-three-yard line. Their blockers cleared a path but the Pythons biggest lineman, Alan Dobbs, broke through and flattened the ball carrier with a dead-on tackle.There was a shuffle as players from both special teams left the field to make way for the incoming offense and defense. Jared, who was starting out in the safety spot, remained on the field.
