Future Football Superstar Mugs

Big Football

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

Football Fans

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

I love your enthusiasm, girls, but we're not opening a can of whoop-ANYTHING.

Exercising

Children playing football.

"What do you want to be when you blow up?"

The game is tied, and this is the final inning because the sun is setting. I understand, coach, I need to get home before dark!

The team video didn't spotlight my talents. I've hired my own film crew. They'll showcase my skills so college recruiters can see my strengths. Wow! How can the director pack so much into one little video? Great point! Daddy? Tell Steven Spielberg we're going feature length. Nice save!

'Hey guys?. . . Help us think what Dale could do for his '15 minutes of fame.''

Danae's Celebrity Career: 'Don't you know who I am?...I've decided to pursue a career as a celebrity, so I'm developing the basic language skills used in the industry.'

'I told you that rock wall climbing would be useful. I'll get our ball back with no trouble at all.'

Mr. K's essay is such a drag! Yeah, but I've got to do really well. Twig! You're such a grind! Am not! Life isn't only about grades. I know! But he's directing the spring musical. And my singing won't get me the part all by itself! English: Gateway to the Grammys.

Future Wrestler

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

'I won't bother to bath Mum, we're playing again tomorrow!'

A boy with a football

The Quack Quack Diaries: Quack Quack Writes A Top Ten Hit

'Dad, are you sure this is building the right muscles for football?'

Football Skills

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

"I promised myself I would never let this happen to me."

"We'll see who wins on Sunday, and more importantly, if we'll hear 'Not Like Us' at halftime."

'I can just see him twenty years down the road pitching for the Giants.'

'When do I learn to read and sign a huge NFL contract?'

"I like you kid, but you're really just a work in progress!"

'Play your best. There's going to be a scout for the ten year olds in the stands!'

"Papi, will I be the first in our family to go to college?"

Boy holding football.

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

'Not everyone can make it as a professional footballer!' 'I know dad, there are snooker and darts players...'

I'm not worried about the economy. Me either! It's not like I'm going into banking, car manufacturing, or real estate. Totally! We'll still make the big bucks. May I ask doing what? Movie actress. Rock star. When you move to L.A., I'm not converting your bedroom.