Before I could even speak, I was surrounded by sports. Baseball, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, football — I loved learning how games worked. Then I played tackle football. As a bigger kid, I was put on a scale, given a patch, and labeled immediately. A “Patch Player.” No teaching. No explanation. Just yelling: “Block.” “Be violent.” While other kids learned concepts, plays, and technique, the big kids were shoved into a corner and expected to figure it out. I didn’t understand my role. I didn’t feel valued. And eventually, I walked away from football. Years later, at Columbine High School, everything changed. I learned why the position mattered. I learned technique, purpose, and pride. I learned that the offensive and defensive line is special — it’s the only position group in sports built on sacrifice. Your job is to protect others, to fight so someone else can succeed. Every snap is a battle. Controlled violence. Discipline. Pride. That’s why Hogs House exists. We coach the Hogs so no kid is ever labeled and ignored again. We teach OL, DL, and physical players how to play the position the right way, with confidence, understanding, and pride. Because when linemen know who they are and why they matter — everything changes. HOGS EAT FIRST. HOGS PRIDE. 🐗