âÂÂDamnâ was the only word Brooklyn Technical High School junior, Nick Dibari, could think of when asked to explain the latest National Football League lockout in one word.
There was a possibility of no refunds for ticket holders and not being able to cheer on Sunday night football. Now that the lockout ended on July 25, fans have a 2011-2012 NFL season waiting for them.
NFL players had been locked out from the league since March because of a disagreement between the players and the owners.
The tension did not quell the admiration Nick, a quarterback at Brooklyn Tech, has for New England Patriotsâ Tom Brady.
âÂÂTom Brady holds no equal,â Nick said. âÂÂWatching him play gives me the determination to succeed.âÂÂ
Nick said he wanted to join his school’s football team because of the tradition it holds and wanted to take part of the American football experience. After he completed his first over regulation pass in a game against James Madison High School, which his team won, he wanted to keep bringing wins for Brooklyn Tech Football, inspired by the Patriots record of 14-2 last season.
Prior to the lockout, Suyeta Griffin, NickâÂÂs teammate, said he wanted to work harder in his position as strong safety after watching NFL games because the players gave it their all.
The lockout made âÂÂthe NFL look bad because the league looks like they are against the players,â said Kathryn Blitz, an intern for MaxPreps a website that follows all of high school sports.
The NFL office was not available for comment.
There was a possibility of no refunds for ticket holders and not being able to cheer on Sunday night football. Now that the lockout ended on July 25, fans have a 2011-2012 NFL season waiting for them.
NFL players had been locked out from the league since March because of a disagreement between the players and the owners.
The tension did not quell the admiration Nick, a quarterback at Brooklyn Tech, has for New England Patriotsâ Tom Brady.
âÂÂTom Brady holds no equal,â Nick said. âÂÂWatching him play gives me the determination to succeed.âÂÂ
Nick said he wanted to join his school’s football team because of the tradition it holds and wanted to take part of the American football experience. After he completed his first over regulation pass in a game against James Madison High School, which his team won, he wanted to keep bringing wins for Brooklyn Tech Football, inspired by the Patriots record of 14-2 last season.
Prior to the lockout, Suyeta Griffin, NickâÂÂs teammate, said he wanted to work harder in his position as strong safety after watching NFL games because the players gave it their all.
The lockout made âÂÂthe NFL look bad because the league looks like they are against the players,â said Kathryn Blitz, an intern for MaxPreps a website that follows all of high school sports.
The NFL office was not available for comment.