football is so cool!!!
I don't pray, but your friend has my best wishes.
My little cousin, well, not so little anymore (6'2" 220lbs) plays highschool football, and i've seen him get his @$$ laid out a few times. In fact, this past saturday I was at a game of his, and 3 players were carried off the field.
I personally don't see the point of any of it, but whatever floats your boat I guess.