Friday Game Day!
How Will You Celebrate?
Last week, the Detroit Lions made a touchdown. As typical for today’s games, these large athletes celebrated . . . by doing the Radio City Rockettes’ can-can. Yes, even the shy, retiring Matthew Stafford was in the line, kicking up a storm. And I got curious. How did they ever learn to do that? How…
Read MoreBeneath It All, A Warm Heart
Sometimes, the stories coming from the NFL surprise me. Or inspire me. But this story touched my heart. Dick Le Beau is widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive backs in the history of the Detroit Lions. After graduating from the Ohio State University, Dick entered the NFL. He was cut by the…
Read MoreA Side Talent
Every year since 1999, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award has been given to the player who demonstrates outstanding balance in his life between civic and professional responsibility. This year, one of the nominees is Sam Acho, an outstanding offensive linebacker for the Chicago Bears. He actively supports Living Hope Christian Ministries. Founded…
Read MoreIn a Slump?
Ever been in a slump? Depression creeps in. The world is grey. Nothing seems to go right. 6 feet, 5 inches tall, 240 pound Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, felt this hurt about a month ago. Passes intercepted, sacked without mercy, games lost. Before this, he had been one of the most efficient…
Read MoreDance to Your Own Music
When a player makes a touchdown, he can celebrate. In the “old days,” the player simply spiked the ball into the ground. Or no festivity at all: he would toss the ball to the closest official. But 23-year-old Alex Collins, running back for the Baltimore Ravens, took this to new heights. When he made a…
Read More“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”
When Micheal Black, who works at our wonderful local store, Mail Copy Plus, said, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” I knew the slogan was for me. And then I considered Carson Wentz, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. He came to the NFL from North Dakota State University, where he had racked up a number of…
Read MoreAll You Have Is Your Mind
“After your career ends, all you have is your mind.” Steve Smith Sr. played for both the Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers. One of the NFL’s most productive wide receivers of the 21st century, Steve led the league in catches, touchdowns, and receptions during his playing days. And his comment about life after football…
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