The anticipation of reconnecting with guys I played college football with back when Gerald Ford was POTUS was off the charts. However, in mere moments, one-half century melted away, and all of us were back in the huddle again, ready to strap it up one more time. But, for me, the lessons of football didn't end when the final whistle blew; in some way, they were just beginning. There are great parallels between the gridiron and real life, and I was once again reminded of how important it is to remember the faces and names that were a part of my life back then, that helped to shape who I am now.