Scott- I can't remember the last time I read something that has this much depth on something that's been brushed off as so superficially entertaining. The spirit of football, and much of American sports, is as you've so beautifully put---from the waiting room, to medical treatments, to childhood poverty, to societal's ills--the important thing that took a boy in a dimly lit bedroom ... into a realized stadium-sized dream. Where everyone is cheering for, if not a triumphant victory built upon years of hard work, then for the ability to jump at and adopt that boy's win as their own. And deservedly so. Your ability to put all this at the forefront of your words--I think really stood for the important topic that should no longer be overlooked. Hope you're well otherwise (and recovering from the Thanksgiving meal)? Cheers, -Thalia
Scott- I can't remember the last time I read something that has this much depth on something that's been brushed off as so superficially entertaining. The spirit of football, and much of American sports, is as you've so beautifully put---from the waiting room, to medical treatments, to childhood poverty, to societal's ills--the important thing that took a boy in a dimly lit bedroom ... into a realized stadium-sized dream. Where everyone is cheering for, if not a triumphant victory built upon years of hard work, then for the ability to jump at and adopt that boy's win as their own. And deservedly so. Your ability to put all this at the forefront of your words--I think really stood for the important topic that should no longer be overlooked. Hope you're well otherwise (and recovering from the Thanksgiving meal)? Cheers, -Thalia
Appreciate the kind words, thank you for reading!
Every year about this time I tell myself: "I'm not wasting my time watching football." Then comes the kickoff.
Sadly, I do miss the days of football pass!
Nicely done!
Thx!
Powerful and true!!
Wow, I didn't see that coming! Genius way to deliver an important message!
Thx!