Overtime

(Recent Stamford High School graduate Khairi Fortt is in San Antonio this week for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the 10^th anniversary of the bowl. Past alumni of the bowl include the likes of Tim Tebow, Terrelle Pryor, Noel Devine, Mark Sanchez, Adrian Peterson and Reggie Bush. Fortt won the ‘G Award’ at Football University’s Top Gun this past June in Florida as the elite camp’s top defensive player. Fortt, who is heading to Penn State, will be blogging about his week in San Antonio.)

Last night we had dinner at that Space Needle, I can’t remember the name of the place. It was really high up — the planes were basically right near us. Everything was fancy and very expensive — we had some fancy chicken, Italian bread, it was all really good. The restaurant overlooks the city, so after we ate I decided to take some pictures of the view. At one point, Robert Crisp, who is like 6-8, snuck up behind me and picked me up — that was a little scary to be honest. Obviously he was just joking around though.

We had our 2nd practice today. It was a little more intense and you can tell everyone is in a little bit more of a comfort zone. I played pretty well today, especially during the one-on-one’s. I had 2 interceptions and a bunch of knock-aways — that felt good. I still can’t believe how big some of these players are. The line is so huge that I can’t see the backfield some times. I think we beat the West team for sure.

My body is definitely feeling a little sore. Practices are tough and everyone’s playing hard so you’re going to be sore. I ate a few bananas to get some potassium on my muscles though, so I think I’ll be alright.