Bull swallowed. “Oh, baby.” “You like the idea?” “Honey, what are we waiting for?” **** The first playoff game was scheduled for two days after New Year’s. Bull and Sam had had a quiet holiday of eating, working out, practice, and making love. He couldn’t stop smiling. He was pumped and ready to play. The first game was with the dreaded Columbus Bobcats. Lawson Breaker, known as “The Kid,” was nervous facing Horse Jackson. The man had a reputation, and not a good one. “He’s ended the careers of some quarterbacks, hasn’t he? Did he injure Darvin Sweetwater of the Gamblers?” “He’s not that bad. He wants to intimidate you. Don’t pay attention. I’ll be there. Coach wants us to double-team him, put him out of commission. Give Griff a chance. I don’t know what sidelined Sweetwater, but I d

