About
Welcome to my corner of the internet! I'm Cody, but around here you'll know me as TheDaddyShack (that's my gamertag and what I go by on YouTube) where I stream NFL Blitz and College Football...
How It All Started
My gaming story goes back to when I was just a kid. I convinced my mom to let me spend my own allowance money on a used PS1 I found in a newspaper ad and honestly, I don't think I've put a controller down since. That first console kicked off a lifelong love of games that's followed me from childhood all the way into adulthood.
Life Off-Screen
Away from the camera, I'm married to the love of my life and we're raising 2 amazing kids along with a chaotic cat Baxter and young puppy named Ash keeping us on our toes. I also work with a great crew of guys where — no surprise — we end up playing way too much NFL Blitz during downtime. It's basically an occupational hazard at this point.
Why I Started Streaming
Let's be honest: I'm about as average as an average gamer gets. I'm not the flashiest player, I'm not chasing trick shots, and I definitely stumble more than I'd like to admit. But I started streaming anyway and here's why:
I want my kids to see that you don't have to be the best at something to give it a shot. You don't have to be afraid of falling short or looking a little silly. I may stumble, I may fall, but I can promise you one thing: I'm going to have a blast doing it. If that inspires anyone watching, my kids included, to go try something new without fear, then it's all worth it.
When I'm not streaming NFL Blitz or College Football, you'll usually find me "averagely" grinding away at games like Diablo, Fallout, and the Elder Scrolls series. Open-world chaos and loot-hunting are my happy place.
Beyond Gaming
Sports are a huge part of my life outside of gaming too:
- 🏈 NFL: Houston Texans, through thick and thin
- 🏈 College Football: Arkansas State Red Wolves all day
- 🏒 NHL: Anaheim Ducks still Mighty!! Quack, Quack!
🏆 Also can't forget about Fantasy Football, where I run in a few leagues every single year, and I take the trash talk very seriously!!