Former satellite operator enjoys arena football career by Lorna Gutierrez Schriever Sentinel 2/12/2008 - SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.  -- Playing football after high school is a dream for many, and playing after college simply a fantasy. For Brett Huyser, a former satellite operator for 4th SOPS, the fantasy is a reality.  Mr. Huyser, the assistant deputy director for international plans at the U.S. Air Force Academy, is one of 24 men who play for the Arena Football League's Colorado Crush. This will be Mr. Huyser's second year on the squad, where the 6-foot-4 inch, 310 pound reservist plays offensive line. He appeared in six games for the Crush in the 2007 season and had 2.5 tackles for the year.  Prior to his time with the Crush, Mr. Huyser played with the Arena Football League 2 team, the Green Bay Blizzard, where he earned Second Team All-af2 honors. He also played college ball at the Academy, where he earned All-Mountain West team honors as a senior.  Mr. Huyser said the best part of football is being part of a team.  "I get to play games and I get paid for it," he said of the experience.  Mr. Huyser and the rest of the Crush squad practice about four days a week during their 17-week season, with practices beginning at 10 a.m. Games are played on the weekends and, just like the NFL, there is Monday night football, which is broadcast on ESPN 2.  A native of Rock Valley, Iowa, Mr. Huyser is loyal to both the military and football in addition to farming. He goes back to Iowa every year to help his dad harvest on his farm.  Mr. Huyser also comes from a military family. His dad and siblings are part of the South Dakota Air National Guard, his sister has recently been assigned to Peterson Air Force Base and his girlfriend, 1st Lt. Carey Wooten, is also assigned at Peterson.  The Crush's official season kicks off March 2 versus the Columbus Destroyers at the Pepsi Center in Denver.