Donjuan Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 While in Southbend for the Purdue game, my friend and I decided to visit the College Football HOF. While meandering around reminiscing of the past, we came across a sectioned off area, which offered visitors a chance to kick/throw/block--sort of a mini training facility. While atttempting to throw--over an out-stretched dummy's arms simulating game action--we noticed Purdue's football team making their way in. That's when we decided to head on over to the field goal unit to showcase our skills in front of the Boilermakers. As I set up the ball on the tee, I quickly thought about how I was going to be able to kick it through wearing my flip-flops. I was about to bail on the attempt until I looked over and saw their whole team was watching It was gametime. As I took off my right flip-flop, I mentally prapared myself like my old soccer days before a penalty kick. I took three steps back, and three to the left--a few chuckles could be heard from the team as I tried to seem collegiate. One...two...three--boom. Straight down the middle of the posts with plenty of air. As I turned around, it seemed as though the whole Purdue team was sizing me up. But not for the kick, but rather my toe which had been broken in the process. I hobbled back and put my flip-flop back on, not really feeling pain then, but pride as I felt I represented Southbenders well. It's my pinky toe, and I gladly gave it up for that kick. What's even more strange--or dumb, I went back and tried another after further encouragement from my buddy.--Wide left after compensating for my broken toe. But still not too shabby IMO. I'm not sure why I did it, but it lead to a win the next day--I think. So I figure we have 8 more games left, and I have 9 more toes. Which one should I wrap or spare?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Chris Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 LOL! Great story Don, I'm very proud of you. One question though. You played soccer so I assume you kicked your field goal with a soccer-style kick. So how exactly did you break your pinky toe? Are you not telling us something, maybe like you kicked the ground a little bit too? HEHEHE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donjuan Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 I figured someone would ask this!! For penalty kicks, a style to keep the ball low and direct without effecting the velocity, is to kick it with your toes bent downwards, making contact with the top of your foot. Using a tee helps to elevate with this style and keeps the accuracy. Since I have no lift on my side-footed kick--I have soccer lift but not 10 foot goal post lift--, I toed it--bent downward to prevent a break--and had success--albeit I still managed to break my toe. It's turned a really crazy-yellow and purple color today, but that could have been all of the walking on campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Donjuan Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v358/167/98/532134689/n532134689_925928_3704.jpg Ara signs a book for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ND FANATIC Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 DJ, Do you get hurt everytime you go to SB, first the exploding braut and now this....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donjuan Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) I think so Fanatic! I'm not sure why either, but I'm glad I'm just a visitor. I would probably be dead if I lived there again. There's never a dull moment with me I guess! Edited September 29, 2008 by Donjuan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Fi ND du Lac Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 LOL great story Don. It’s good to see that Rich Carlis wasn’t the last bare foot kicker. Sacrifice all the toes and do DD proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irishrick Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 DJ, Maybe you can give the Irish some lessons, ha ha well with that sore foot, maybe you better take a break for a while you have to keep on practicing my friend , lock those toes and boom it . go Irish ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Chris Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I figured someone would ask this!! For penalty kicks, a style to keep the ball low and direct without effecting the velocity, is to kick it with your toes bent downwards, making contact with the top of your foot. Using a tee helps to elevate with this style and keeps the accuracy. Since I have no lift on my side-footed kick--I have soccer lift but not 10 foot goal post lift--, I toed it--bent downward to prevent a break--and had success--albeit I still managed to break my toe. It's turned a really crazy-yellow and purple color today, but that could have been all of the walking on campus. LMAO. Great explanation Don, now I get it. And the toe looks very nice. Is that a tan line on your foot too? I guess you do like rocking the flip-flops. That's usually something I only see in beach or river communities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donjuan Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 LMAO. Great explanation Don, now I get it. And the toe looks very nice. Is that a tan line on your foot too? I guess you do like rocking the flip-flops. That's usually something I only see in beach or river communities. I live on a beach so I'm always wearing flip flops around. Those damn zebra muxcles will slice up your foot in a hurry unless you take preventative action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Fi ND du Lac Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Good thing you hurt your right foot Don! That would have been embarrassing to take a picture and show all the DD members your left foot with that butterfly tattoo you got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donjuan Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Good thing you hurt your right foot Don! That would have been embarrassing to take a picture and show all the DD members your left foot with that butterfly tattoo you got. It's a unicorn Semper, I know the wings are deceptive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGrizz Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I hear rumor, DJ, that it has a little rainbow arching over the unicorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donjuan Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I hear rumor, DJ, that it has a little rainbow arching over the unicorn. You know what we say here, "where there's smoke there's fire". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donjuan Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 I really hope Brandon Walker gains confidence. I think he could be a good kicker if he could just get his head out of his a$$. Maybe he's kicking with the wrong foot like Subway Alum suggests. Wouldn't that suck, he's supposed to be a righty and he doesn't even know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Fi ND du Lac Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 LMAO, I almost wet my pants when I heard him say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irishrick Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 DJ, i just noticed from your picture that your left leg wasn't in the correct position , had it been forward approx 4 more inches and the foot straight, you would have had a perfect field goal.AND YOU WOULD NOW BE KICKING FOR THE IRISH . Ha ha. next time try it , keep your arms extended level as this will make the ball go pretty accurate. have fun ha LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domeanddomer Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I just noticed this thread...guess I'm late to the party. First of all, DJ...I had no idea that you broke your toe on that little tykes set up they have there. I thought you were outside where they have the real goal posts. Second of all...I am not going to accept your broken toe as an excuse for your lack of Rock Band 2 skills. BTW...nice book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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