Posts tagged super bowl
Drew Brees: “Coming Back Stronger”
Aug 13th
When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back?
It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on.
Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.
Olympic athletes must have better values
Mar 6th
Paul Kokoski Hamilton writes that Olympic athletes must have better values:
I am disappointed with the members of the Canadian women’s ice hockey team for bringing alcoholic drinks onto the ice after their gold medal win over the United States.
Olympians have a ‘play hard, party hard’ reputation.
The massive condom distribution at the Games seems to be evidence of that lifestyle and sends the message that such a lifestyle is permitted and even encouraged at the Olympic Village.
Athletes, however, should be grounded in their faith and encouraged to engage in prayer and spiritual reading.
Historically, sports was considered to be a virtue-making machine.
The values that correspond with sports were considered to go hand-in-hand with those that go into being a person of integrity and faith.
Vince Lombardi, the former Super Bowl-winning coach of the Green Bay Packers football team, was a good example of that. He lived his faith and it was integral to his coaching.
Today, however, sports is increasingly associated with vice. It should be a vehicle to develop good character, to make people courageous, generous losers, and gracious victors.
We have to recover these original principles of sports.
Kurt Warner tribute video
Feb 13th
This is a great tribute to Kurt Warner on a phenomenal football career and an even better man. Kurt, thanks for an incredible run, an unbelievable story, and an inspiring faith. But more importantly, thank you for your character and faithfulness to Christ!
Leadership Lessons from Super Bowl XLIV
Feb 9th
Ken Blanchard has posted some Leadership Lessons from Super Bowl XLIV. He believes the underdog New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17, in large part, to the power of their purpose.
After the game Brees was quoted as saying, “We played for our city. We played for the entire Gulf Coast region. We played for the entire Who Dat nation that has been behind us every step of the way.”
Blanchard states, “Teams of all kinds, whether in the sports world, corporate America, or the non-profit sector, can take a lesson from the Saints and the power of purpose. When chartering a team, one of the first priorities is to establish a clear purpose. ‘Why do we exist?’ and ‘What are we trying to achieve?’ are key questions that need to be answered.”
CSP picks Colts over Saints
Jan 26th
CSP is taking the Colts over the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV 33-31.
This should be an incredible game between two of the most proficient offenses in the league each with great quarterbacks. Peyton Manning looks to defend his stock in the MVP voting and add a second championship to his resume while Drew Brees looks to prove that he was just as worthy of being the league MVP this season.
We rate the Saints better on the defensive side of the ball but look for Peyton Manning to exploit some holes to come through in the clutch.
Should be a thrilling football game!
