Category Archives: Football

Field of Screams

Posted on August 29, 2016 by timfruth

On Friday, August 19, 2016 the Payson Roundup sports section published an article written by Keith Morris concerning the condition of Payson High School Longhorn Field. Field of Screams by Keith Morris Morris hammers home the point that the field might not be … Continue reading →

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Travelin’ Man: These are the memories that made me a wealthy soul

Posted on March 31, 2015 by timfruth

Travelin’ man, love when I can Turn loose my hand ’cause I’m goin’ Travelin’ man, catch if you can But sooner than later I’m goin’ Sometimes at night, I see their faces I feel the traces they left on my … Continue reading →

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Ragnarians at Last: Baby We Were Born to Run

Posted on November 15, 2014 by timfruth

I have finished my runs at the Ragnar and I am worn out. Several months ago when completing a run with my Nike Running App, I noticed that I had a strange number of miles completed. Was it a sign? Knowing … Continue reading →

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Crosstown Traffic: A Friday Night Halloween Road Trip

Posted on November 5, 2014 by timfruth

Nothing like being on the road, traveling, another edition of Friday Night Football. It is a “spooktacular” type of day being Halloween and working high school football. This time I get to take Carolyn on the road since the game … Continue reading →

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Payson High School Banners Boost Spirits? Inclusive or Noninclusive?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by timfruth

(It was unintended on my part to make this into a “race” issue. I have edited out any references to race. My focal point is inclusion of all students in spirit related activities.) As a previous teacher and administrator of Payson High … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ Flagstaff, AZ for a Packer Victory

Posted on January 5, 2013 by timfruth

Another year has come and gone and once again I have found myself on the road officiating high school basketball. Four days, eight games and I’m thinking that for an old guy, that isn’t too bad. After a three day … Continue reading →

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Elections over: Are You Ready for Some Football

Posted on November 6, 2012 by timfruth

Forget all the election stuff and lets focus on what really represents rural America and that is Friday Night Football. The past two weeks have found me in Holbrook, AZ, you know the place that has the teepees for motel … Continue reading →

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Another Homecoming: Payson vs Coronado

Posted on October 22, 2012 by timfruth

Another Friday night football game and I believe my 4th homecoming game this year and this was a real nail biter. It was homecoming night for Payson High School and in someways a homecoming for me as it was the … Continue reading →

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I was Thunderstruck: Friday Night Football in the White Mountains

Posted on October 13, 2012 by timfruth

Snowflake vs Round Valley. Snowflake Homecoming. Big Game. Once again it was Friday, and time to get out on the road traveling as the traveling man. Nice cool evening for football with a full house in Snowflake. Snowflake has been … Continue reading →

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Turn the Page: Refereeing on the Road

Posted on October 9, 2012 by timfruth

Growing up in the 1970’s in the midwest, I became a huge Bob Seger fan and I am to this day. I often find myself on the road cranking up the Seger I grew up with. One of my very … Continue reading →

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