Adding a New Position?

Does this even need a caption?

The rumor around town all week was that Nick was working at cornerback with the defense during most of his practice time.  I couldn't have been more excited, not only because it would add another "tool" to the Swiss Army Knife's repertoire, but also because if the Ships have a weakness on defense, it is defending the pass.  When I heard the news, I had visions of an Aqib Talib-type Cover-2 corner: big, physical, and only having to deal with a 15x30 box in zone Cover-2.  It was a revelation - Nick's perfect for that kind of thing and a Cover-2 would give passing teams fits.  So I went to Wissports to check De Pere's season stats and saw that the Redbirds were throwing the ball 13 times a game!  Looked like we might see that Cover-2 package.

Nope.  Despite the Redbirds making what must have been a season-high 45 pass attempts, the base defense didn't change at all during the game - Cover 3 with allowances for trips and/or 5 WR packages from De Pere.  Oh well.  Maybe they're putting it in for the playoffs!

In any event, Nick saw some action at wide receiver and did what everyone else on the team did: he dropped one of Tanner's passes!  Nick, I'm sure your parents have already asked you this, but: if all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you jump off too?  Exactly.  You didn't have to drop that pass just to fit in with everyone else.  Be a leader and catch that pass next time!

I personally thought it was a little early to be slappin' Jonah's ass, but you don't question the Swiss Army Knife.

This perfect hold allowed the extra point to get by the defender JUST in time.

Perfect form.  Nice, big, pink target for the long-snapper.

Nick entered the game at WR in their double-wide package.

You gotta love that the double WR set features two Schroeders that AREN'T brothers or even related to one another.

This one's for the ladies - you can blow it up and make your own Nick Fathead!

This was this Ships' 48th dropped pass of the night.  (All stats approximate).

Nick saw a mirror on the sideline.

He sure does know how to make the ladies smile!