The Bulls won the toss, elected to receive. Rocco's opening kickoff was spectacular, landing just a few feet from the end zone; "Rocco Raccugli, formerly Palermo F.C.," commented Professor Bond, whose role in recruiting Rocco to complete his previously unfinished undergrad studies at Huygens was not general knowledge. On the field, the teams lined up for the first possession. Bulls Quarterback Cody-Bo Bronson-Orion stepped into the pocket. "The Right and Left tackles are my students", Bond exclaimed proudly, as together Noah and Darnell flattened the entire Bulls O-Line, and playing Defensive End, Backup Quarterback Damian Jefferson Tyler sacked Cody-Bo on the first play of the game.

"That was good," said Griff's Father. "But why is Griff's Back Up Quarterback playing Defensive End?"

Seeking Caydance's approval -- of how well the substitution of Damian for DE Reggie Abiodun Lapido, who was unavailable this weekend due to unforeseen circumstances -- had worked, Griff looked up into the stands, where for the first time he saw his Father and Huygens Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Bond. Griff grinned. When his father showed up unexpectedly at a football game, that was a good omen.