Football Boy to Man

     When does a boy become a man? Football padding and a helmet surely foster the metamorphose, even slightly before the chronicles of age and experience. Young Vinny heeds a pep talk from his dad before a recent game. Nearly the same height now and capable of almost the same strength, the boy is eager to brandish his new-found maturity and the man is proud of the same. While the stance appears quite serious, their faces belie affection and humor.