Cardinals Game

I was so excited to get a phone call from my good friend and the subject of my "Road to the NFL" documentary, Dan Williams, last week. He is now playing as a defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals and invited me to watch them play the Titans in Nashville. I happily accepted his invitation!

Me with my dad at the game

I arrived to the Titans stadium, LP Field, Monday night. The weather in Nashville was just perfect for watching great football. Dan had reserved three tickets for my father, friend Victoria Sterling, and me. The seats were incredible -- 50-yard-line, lower level.

Through filming the documentary, I was able to witness all the hard work Dan put into getting drafted. It was very rewarding to see his dreams realized and watch him play at a professional level.

Dan, #92, helping the Cardinals at defensive end

Victoria and me after the game

Preseason games are often used for coaches to determine which players make the team for the actual season. Star players rarely see much, if any, playing time in these preseason games. Because Dan is projected to be starting for the Cardinals as a rookie this fall, he played very few snaps against the Titans.

Big Dan

The Titans won 24-10. Fortunately, preseason losses don't count against the teams.

Although the Cardinals didn't prove victorious in this match-up, the game was still a great deal of fun, and spending time with Dan, his family and friends the next day was even better.