This season has already been memorable.  There is nothing like football in the fall, especially on a team like we have here at Wabash.  It feel s right to be back here with these guys, these are some of my best friends.  Camp was a lot of learning, but we had fun along the way.  I especially enjoyed the American Gladiators competition, it was my favorite show growing up.  Basically, we broke into teams and competed in several events that resembled the 90's show.  Though we didn't win, everyone's a winner when we play powerball at practice. 

Now that camp is over, we have really hit the ground running.  I feel really honored to be named a Team Captain with some of my favorite people, especially Co-captain Gerald Watson.  Everything is right in the world when I am holding his powerful, manly hands walking out to the coinflip.  Playing in my first game back was like (as some people have called it) riding a bike.  Though the scheme is different, football is still played with 11 players to a side and I still try to tackle the guy with the ball.  As a defense, we did a good job with doing just that, but we still have plenty of room for improvement.  Our Wabash Football fans are great and I love hearing their ecstatic cheers as we battle at our home games.  A special thank you to all of those who have sent your congratulations to us. 

The guys with the ball this week (University of Chicago) will be a true test.  Luckily, we have a great coaching staff that will prepare us.  Every day I pick up something new about my position(s), Coach Gilbert makes sure of that.  For this coming week, I am really excited to see where we will stack up against a great running game.  We will be bringing our best.

WAF!

-Matt Kraft ‘13