Ok I know what you're thinking... Jeff Feagles? Who cares? Isn't he the Giants punter? It may not seem like a big deal, but it does make a fun story. Jeff's son C.J. is the punter for the Ridgewood football team. C.J. has never played football and just started punting for the team this year. His first few punts in last night's game were a bit shaky, but he put it together and had some decent boots in the second half.
I spoke with Jeff at halftime and he was excited to see his son out there. A proud punter and a proud father.
Now let me just defend the punters of the world for a second. Punters never get the media attention or the credit they deserve. They are in the shadow of the glitz and glamour of running backs and quarterbacks and playmakers. But when push comes to shove, when you're playing a field possession game, when it's pouring rain, you're going to count on your punter. So the next time you're watching a football game, take a moment and appreciate the guy with the golden leg.
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