The award was voted on by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. “I love playing football, and this past season was better than I could have ever expected,” Ponatoski said in the speech.

“They came to me with this proposal, and I was like, ‘I love food, and I love football," says Wilfork. ”When they came with the concept, I’m like, ’That’s pretty cool ...

Yet, a Barcelona star recently shared candid thoughts about his diminishing love for football. Over the past two years, Jules Kounde has evolved into one of Barcelona’s most dependable players.

I grew up in a home that was agnostic-to-hostile to professional football, though we all watched some sports. My parents, both University of Missouri grads, rooted for the Tigers’ gridiron boys.