I Played My FIRST EVER Professional Game! (Project NFL Ep. 8)
Summary
TLDRThe transcript narrates the exciting journey of a professional football player preparing for and playing his first game of the season. It details his experiences staying in a specialist house with his teammates, building camaraderie, and the anticipation leading up to the game. The player vividly describes his pre-game nerves, the adrenaline rush during the game, and the strategic plays that led to his team's victory. Despite not getting the chance to score his first field goal, the player remains optimistic and eager for the next opportunity in the following week's match against the Memphis Showboats.
Takeaways
- π The speaker is a professional football player, specifically a kicker, who is excited about the start of the new season.
- π― He successfully made a 58-yard field goal, marking his first in professional football.
- π He and his teammates stayed in a specialist house, which they believe helped build team chemistry and camaraderie.
- π The player is competitive and confident, feeling ahead of many others in the business and determined to succeed.
- π€ Team bonding and friendship are emphasized as important aspects of their training and success.
- π He mentions enjoying the amenities of their Airbnb, including a pool, hot tub, and game room, which contributed to their relaxation and focus.
- π The importance of handling adversity and bouncing back from challenges is highlighted throughout the script.
- π The speaker's team won their first game, which brought a sense of accomplishment and pride.
- πΆ There's a mention of the use of music and celebration after scoring, indicating the high-energy atmosphere of the game.
- π The player is looking forward to future games and opportunities to showcase his skills, particularly in field goal attempts.
- π€ Despite the win, there's a lingering desire to successfully complete a field goal, indicating a drive for personal achievement.
Q & A
What was the distance of the first field goal attempt mentioned in the transcript?
-The first field goal attempt mentioned in the transcript was a 58-yard kick.
How did the speaker describe their living situation during training camp?
-During training camp, the speaker stayed at the Holiday Inn with issues like messed up drawers and shower, but it was only temporary for training purposes.
What type of house did the speaker and their teammates decide to rent after training camp?
-After training camp, the speaker and their teammates decided to rent an Airbnb referred to as a 'specialist house', which included a pool, hot tub, nice living room, and a game room with a pool table, air hockey, and a ping pong table.
What was the speaker's emotional state before the game?
-The speaker felt a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anxiety before the game, which they described as normal.
How did the speaker and their teammates bond and develop chemistry?
-The speaker and their teammates developed chemistry by living together in the same house, joking around, talking smack, and having fun, which helped build bonds and friendships.
What was the speaker's strategy for dealing with adversity on the field?
-The speaker's strategy for dealing with adversity was to focus on bouncing back from difficult moments rather than dwelling on them, emphasizing the importance of resilience and perseverance.
What was the outcome of the game mentioned in the transcript?
-The game ended in a victory for the speaker's team, with the offense performing well and the defense holding the opponents to four field goals without scoring a touchdown.
What was the speaker's reaction to not getting a chance to make a field goal during the game?
-The speaker expressed a sense of craving and itching for the opportunity to make a field goal, as they were still eager to get their first successful field goal under their belt.
What was the speaker's preparation routine before a game?
-The speaker's preparation routine before a game involved visualizing successful kicks, seeing the team win, and focusing on performing well.
What was the significance of the 'supercharger' mentioned in the transcript?
-The 'supercharger' mentioned in the transcript refers to a charging station for the speaker's Tesla, indicating that they own an electric vehicle and are environmentally conscious.
How did the speaker's daily routine change after becoming a professional football player?
-The speaker's daily routine changed significantly after becoming a professional football player, as they now had to focus on training, practice, and game preparation rather than just filming videos and playing casually.
Outlines
π Training Camp and Team Chemistry
The first paragraph discusses the transition from training camp, where the team stayed in a Holiday Inn with subpar facilities, to a more comfortable Airbnb referred to as the 'specialist house.' The speaker emphasizes the importance of team chemistry, particularly for the specialist unit, and how living together in the same house contributes to bonding and friendship. The excitement of the upcoming season is palpable, with the speaker sharing his anticipation and nervousness for the first game. The paragraph concludes with the speaker's prediction that the first field goal will be from 48 yards and his readiness to perform well.
π First Game Experiences and Adjustments
In the second paragraph, the speaker shares the experience of the first professional game, including the initial kickoff and the anticipation of the first field goal attempt. The speaker reflects on the changes in routine and mindset required to transition from training to the professional league. The paragraph also touches on the importance of statistics, such as net yards in punting, and the need to bounce back from adversity. The speaker expresses confidence in his abilities and knowledge, comparing himself favorably to other players in the league.
πͺ Overcoming Challenges and First Field Goal Attempt
The third paragraph details the speaker's experiences during the game, including the team's offensive success and the speaker's personal achievements. The speaker describes the moment of his first field goal attempt, which was a 58-yard kick, and the strategy used to prepare for it. Despite the kick not being perfect, the speaker remains positive and focused on future opportunities. The paragraph also highlights a crucial play where the speaker's teammate, Brad Wing, made a touchdown, demonstrating the team's ability to capitalize on opportunities and create mayhem on the field.
π Victory and Reflection on the Game
The final paragraph recounts the team's journey to victory, with the speaker reflecting on the game's highs and lows. The speaker mentions a key moment where a challenge by the coach led to points being taken off the board, changing the game's outcome. The defense's interception and the offense's subsequent touchdown are highlighted as pivotal to the win. While the speaker did not get the chance to kick his first field goal, he expresses pride in the team's overall performance and success. The paragraph ends with the speaker looking forward to the next game, showing his determination and eagerness to improve and contribute to future victories.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Professional Football
π‘Field Goal
π‘Team Chemistry
π‘Anxiety
π‘Specialist Unit
π‘Training Camp
π‘Kickoff
π‘Punt
π‘Net Yards
π‘Adaptation
π‘Bouncing Back
Highlights
Kirkland's first field goal in professional football, a 58-yard kick.
The team's transition from staying at the Holiday Inn with issues to a specialist house with a pool, hot tub, and game room.
The importance of team chemistry and how living together in a house contributes to bonding.
Kirkland's anticipation and anxiety before the game.
The team's excitement and preparation for the first game of the season.
Kirkland's philosophy on handling adversity and the importance of bouncing back.
The successful execution of a trick play resulting in a touchdown.
Coach Wade's unexpected call during a critical moment of the game.
The impact of a coach's challenge that changed the course of the game.
Kirkland's reflection on his performance and the team's victory.
Kirkland's eagerness for his next opportunity to score a field goal.
The description of the team's strong performance on both offense and defense.
Kirkland's personal growth and development as a professional football player.
The detailed account of the game's progression and the strategic decisions made by the team.
Kirkland's commitment to his team and his determination to succeed.
The vivid portrayal of the atmosphere and emotions experienced during the game.
Transcripts
JRE Kirkland oh makes a man
Miss B
go
go 14 seconds left on the clock and it's
time my name gets called up very first
field goal in professional football is a
58 yd
Ki
man so y'all saw we were staying at the
Holiday in with the messed up drawers
the messed up shower but that was only
for training camp now that training
Camp's done and we heading into week one
that was lowy bar me and the guys
decided to get a little Airbnb and um we
call this a specialist house it's a Vibe
I think we got the best house on a team
we got a pool hot tub nice living room
and then the garage is a game room pool
table in air and a ping pong table and I
got a supercharger for my
Tesla oh you
96 it no huh that I hear the edge going
hear nothing s you heard something R I'm
not even listening he
listening that
hit so obviously uh any team wants to
have chemistry but our specialist unit
we want to develop amazing chemistry
y'all see us on the field we joke around
we talk smack to each other we have fun
but I think being in the same house
really builds that bond that friendship
that teammate ship if you want to call
it that ain't no better feeling than
having your dogs in the same crib
you say 48 y first kick yeah I think the
first field goal is going to be 48 Y
where is your first punt going to be at
it doesn't matter I'm banging back yeah
I'm banging that H 60 backed up cleats
he in it oh damn I'm a little tiny bit
anxious but I know once I get in a
little Stadium if you're not something
wrong with you yeah I'm
anxious that's never going to change bro
game days I can barely eat bro oh I feel
you and we got early too yeah no that
that might sa us cuz night games bro
then you're not eating noing
day I knew he was coming over here right
let's
go boy re said this y yeah
man look y' boys you
know get your little practice in BR
ass what you wearing for the
pregame what you mean like to the
game this oh for real you ain't
putting on like nothing hell no you can
do all that damn I'm put this away then
what you putting on I was just going to
R these n you can do that little white
te some forces show up twin that a't
even show up that's all light but you
know I'm probably just going to wear
whatever on the bus yeah that going
to sankk from the bus ride no that why
cuz you about to be around a 100 sweaty
yeah think about that I keep
think about it somebody sweat going
to get on your arm going have a wet sh
next to me T all right pull this footage
back up no man pull the footage back up
the on the bus
crying o it's the night before the night
before the game it's about time y boys
tomorrow morning we leave and head
towards San Antonio for our first game
of the season and I'm super excited man
you know we do a lot of work um for
these type of situations uh excited
anxious nervous all the you know all the
adjectives for it just getting ready for
this new season we've been working
really hard here in Camp it's good to be
back with Rex and obviously there's a
lot of excitement for D's first game so
it's really cool kind of getting to
watch him go through all this cuz it it
kind of reminds me of when I was
starting out and and you know playing in
the league for the first time uh but
it's finally you know game time we're
excited to go out there and face another
team and show what we can do for the
league and you know really put our names
on the map here uh feel a little anxious
obviously there's a little bit of
anxiety going around we we know that's
normal um but we're just excited to get
out there and and put on show what we've
been practicing visualizing myself
performing well seeing these kids kicks
go through the upright seeing these
kickoffs go far down field seeing our
team win going to be a great great game
and ready to show off for City San
Antonio I just don't know how far my
first kick is going to be it don't
matter whatever it is we going to bang
that kick and then we going to bang the
next one and then we going to bang the
next one and we're going to walk out of
there with a d man we going to see y'all
boys
tomorrow 2 minutes
this is just day one this is just the
start of this journey have I got do it
the right
way if something bad happens let that
go move on to the next page we will
we will survive this together everybody
got me here we go let's have a great
first half BR on three 1 2 3 run and
hit
[Music]
[Music]
so right after the national anthem uh
coach kind of informed me that we're
going to be receiving first so I'm not
setting off the game with a kickoff
obviously I wanted to smoke but hey I
don't make the decisions I don't make
the calls so offense got out there and
they was balling
[Applause]
[Music]
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[Applause]
bro
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[Applause]
ready hey go look I'm tell you already I
put the helmet on that I trying to
tell you hey I'm TR something up out
here
[Music]
bro
[Applause]
[Applause]
so we scored and you know what that
means a very first professional kick is
coming
[Music]
[Applause]
up I'm back there I take a deep breath
my heart beating out of my chest and I'm
like okay it's time do your thing
de
destroying Donald de gets it
awayo feel good to PO that teing first
pro
[Applause]
kick where'd that kickoff land the
one the juic is in the building man I
hit the ball well my first kickoff just
waiting for my first field goal man to
send it through the upright how much did
your routine change your daily routine
trying to get prepared for this league
as opposed to what you R changed a lot
I'm a real football player now I don't
just go out to the field and film
videoos
[Applause]
so
[Applause]
and finally it's time for big four times
to come up brat Wing first pun of the
game
[Music]
man
hoker Williams Assam that's a dangerous
returner great pun but that boy got busy
a little bit that's a good ball coverage
team I don't know it's
great Brad had a great punt but in this
league stats are very important there's
something called net yards which is your
punt distance minus the yards it was
returned so his net average was not the
best after that kick and that return but
at the end of the day bro we go through
adversity all the time you go through
UPS you go through downs but I'm a firm
believer that it's not how you treat
that specific moment what it's really
about is how you bounce back from that
adversity I ain't saying that I'm rich
cuz if I'm honest never been but when I
look at all these other kids I feel just
a little bit ahead of then you should
know the business is competitive there's
a lot of people that I'm better than
even veterans a't got the knowledge I do
I've been reinvesting all I ever
spend bring it back been out here making
profit told my mama that I got this I
wonder if she noce what my job is I
don't know how I'mma make it but I know
no matter what I'm F to find a way all
my homies going eat and I ain't letting
no and on my team look at an empty play
yeah yeah yeah went from a boy to a man
he every day been making plan he they
don't really understand hey got to look
out for the f i w fall for any scam yeah
only worry about F yeah I call friend
yeah I've been saving other the
[Music]
[Applause]
Bands
[Applause]
I got hang was good want to try if we
yeah where they land like 14 oh yeah
that's not
[Music]
good down
he
down he down so the game's been a little
back and
[Applause]
forth I've had probably two three
kickoffs at this point I've hit him
pretty well but I'm just trying to get
my first field goal under my belt half's
coming to a close and our team's
driving there's about 14 seconds left on
the clock might have a tour or field
goal depending where the offense gets to
and it's time my name gets called up
field goal field goal very first field
goal in professional football is a 58 yd
kick
[Music]
[Applause]
they ice the kid and as her iceing Me My
Philosophy is always I'm going to take a
practice kick just to know what's good
just to know how I'm feeling I feel like
I made decent contact not my best it
wasn't an a ball it's probably a B minus
and it lands slightly right we huddle up
after that coach party is like you you
got this you got this and out don't know
where coach Wade comes in the Huddle and
calls the most outlandish thing I didn't
even expect him to say this bro is some
kind of leg and now look at
this they're going a motion here on
fourth down and 11 and the punter Brad
Wing takes the snap he wants to throw
Brad Wing walks it down field and it's
caught to the goal
line
touchdown it's the center Alex
molet it's
Mayhem hey I'm looking for you I
know I'm know you understand big ball
did you see m double covered big ball
that's why I said it I know you said
like throw it up but but he would be the
guy I thought he took the defense
away I was going through my progession
co hey finish on three 1 2 three finish
let's go finish the job finish it finish
it
finish 417 hang on the
seven
go
[Music]
so at this point halftime goes by uh we
come back out we refresh ready to go
just basically finish the mission at
this point and uh it looks like DC is
driving the rock the way things are
playing out is looking like if DC scores
it's going to be 18 to 20 they could go
for two tie of game and then it's going
to come down to a game WI a field goal
at the end of
[Applause]
[Music]
[Applause]
it
damn them boys scored on us and um it's
looking like if they go for two they TI
this ball game and it might be game in
the field goal But Here Comes coach Wade
Phillips reaches in his back pockets
throw that a little challenge flag
review that play real quick in the UFL
you can review anything I know the NFL
has specific rules on what plays you can
and can't review UFL anything's
reviewable so coach wa ended up winning
that challenge and they points got taken
off the board so from 18 go right back
down the 12 and when you least expect it
defense got another chance and they
literally took off
[Applause]
running 88 yard pick bro that's crazy my
dog DP took off I'm thinking and if our
offense don't get in the end zone might
be time for that chippy literally like
the shortest field goal possible is
about to just be put on a silver platter
[Applause]
for so offense is driving first down we
don't gain nothing second down we still
don't get in the end zone third down I'm
thinking get stopped right here field
goal come
in
[Music]
[Applause]
but fortunately we got in the end zone
and uh I didn't get to kick my field
goal but we put points on the board so
I'll take
[Music]
it still no field goal but at the end of
the day I'm super proud of this team bro
again I had no idea what we're going to
look like I didn't know what offense was
going to do I don't know what defense
was going to do of course I was
confident with my guys on special teams
but offense went crazy I think we got
the best offense in the whole league
defense went dumb them boys was holding
it down held them to four field goals
they didn't get in the end zone bro man
it feels so good to win but as I was
walking out of that Stadium enjoying
that Victory something still was sitting
on my heart I didn't get a chance to put
my first field goal through the uprights
and uh I'm still craving I'm still
itching at and my next chance is next
week first the Memphis showboats in
Memphis for week two and just know that
kit coming
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