One of the few highlights from my lackluster and abbreviated high school football career came in a JV game when my brother, a junior tailback, and I, a sophomore wideout, both scored touchdowns.

My brother scored on a nifty run around the right side, and after crossing the goal line, he simply handed the ball to the referee. A few minutes later, I pulled in an 18-yard touchdown pass from our quarterback and, being unfamiliar with proper football etiquette, also handed the ball right to an official.

Little did I know then that I was missing out on a grand opportunity for artistic expression. Continue reading »