Kyler Blake-Jones

Former Laker Ian Kennelly making his mark for the @Lions.

5 (actually 4) for the next 50! Congrats @blakejok #WAWG ⚓️⬆️

I’ll never forget @CoachVenables rolling us after practice one day my senior year. It was the closest I ever got to quitting football lol. I’ve always told myself that if I was the LB coach one day, I would pass it on. & within my first two weeks, one of the LBs got too many parking tickets. So, the legacy continues. Had to set the tone early. What’s the worst punishment or conditioning you’ve been put through? Don’t worry, I won’t steal your ideas…👀

The culture of football is officially broken. NIL, transfer portal, 6th year seniors, high school kids transferring 2-3 times between freshmen - senior year, youth select travel teams, personal trainers making more money than @elonmusk by training 9 year olds how to run routes. We are just chasing after the wind. Good luck catching it. Football was once built on the foundation of commitment, grit, finish what you start no matter the cost. We should apologize now to future employers, wives, and children for the young men that are learning to quit or leave when things are difficult or times get tough. This story doesn't end well.