(Mary pointed out to me I had taken lots of cheerleader photos when using her camera).Anything but normal it was for me and Dan as we finally caught Austin and his family members emerging from the stadium tunnel, visited with them and properly thanked Austin for the tickets. Austin Blythe's decision to attend Iowa appears to have worked out well for the senior, who will be making his 45th straight start in the Rose Bowl. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. Austin Blythe, who has started at guard and center for the Rams the last three seasons, agreed to terms on a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Austin Blythe: Pos: C, Career: 55 G, Rams/Colts 2016-2019, born IA 1992 While waiting we saw the likes of Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck and other Colts players departing, just like it was a normal day for them. 8,486 Followers, 390 Following, 398 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Austin Blythe (@arb63) She opted not to go, however, and suggested asking one of my best friends, Dan O’Rourke, with whom I’ve traveled nearly the entire United States, from Las Vegas to Niagra Falls, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon and Royal Gorge, as 20-some-year-olds while living in an apartment in Marengo.On the field we spotted Austin, No.
Blythe is a graduate of Williamsburg (Iowa) High School, where he was a two-time all-state football player at center and a three-time state champion in wrestling. … Rob Havenstein #79. Six New England Patriots are not playing this season because of concerns about the coronavirus, but will the NFL’s COVID-19 strategy keep active players healthy?The Chargers probably will start the season with veteran Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, but rookie Justin Herbert must be ready to play despite no preseason and less camp.What makes the NFL believe it can have a season amid the pandemic with no ‘bubble’ to separate players from the everyday world and in a contact-heavy sport?The move comes amid increased enforcement against businesses failing to comply with coronavirus rules.The Rams acquired Blythe in 2017 after the Indianapolis Colts put him on waivers. Andrew Whitworth #77. 63, going through pregame warmups and it felt surreal seeing him - Williamsburg’s first athlete to reach this professional level, in pads alongside all the other pro players.So we took off for Indianapolis the afternoon of Satuday, Oct. 8, stayed at the Clarion Hotel that evening and got up early Sunday morning to take a pre-game trip to see the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where there just happened to be a few cars running the track. In June 2016, he and his wife had a son. The two had known each other since elementary school but did not begin dating until college. March 18, 2020 12:25 pm ET. David Edwards #73. Austin Blythe agrees to 1-year extension with Rams. A trip back to Williamsburg followed and 5-1/2 hours later, I was in my easy chair, coming to the realization of what had just transpired the past two days.From the speedway it was off to the game where we met Austin’s dad, Curt, who was holding our tickets. He did, and my first choice to take with me was my partner in life (name undisclosed). A cold beer and morel mushrooms are hard to beat.I had once again a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving – family, friends, life itself and oh, a couple of tickets to my first professional football game, courtesy of Williamsburg’s very own, Austin Blythe, a rookie offensive linemen for the Indianapolis Colts.Decked out in Bears apparel, Curt and Mary both asked me if I needed a Colts hat or something to wear. My friend Dan O’Rourke and I attended our first professional football game Sunday, Oct. 9, in Indianapolis, Ind., courtesy of Williamsburg’s very own, Austin Blythe, a rookie member of the Colts. Bobby Evans #71. Austin Corbett #63. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He married Kylie Ritchie, daughter of his high school football coach, in 2015. Cohl Cabral #68.