Feel Good Story And Video

[MeanGreen61]

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Down-syndrome-football-player-scores-TD-in-Washi?urn=highschool-272803

[untbowler]

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Down-syndrome-football-player-scores-TD-in-Washi?urn=highschool-272803

Awesome story, thanks for the link. Too bad I read some of the comments by the morons in our society.

[GangGreen]

Awesome story. Really puts things into perspective doesn't it. This is just a kids game. We take it way too seriously.

[medpilot21]

As parents we try to instill the ideals of "character" when we raise our kids. My son idolized an Ex-UNT player (Blake Burruss) who was a shining example of character. I think that probably helped the way he sees football now. High school football players are overly competitive by nature. I know, my son is one of them. I have explained to him many times why you dont dance in the end zone after a touchdown catch, or point at a player who isnt doing so well. I think he understands, but teenagers are fond of the spotlight and attention. Most high school athletes are practicing their end-zone celebrations, or trying to be noticed on the field. One of Chris' MAC teammates did an "airborne full-flip" while crossing the goal-line during the North Richland Hills game two weeks ago. I was shocked he wasnt hurt when he landed? He drew a penalty for it, and didnt seem to care. Of course it's not completely his fault. High profile athletes get money and fame, and it's all about ME ME ME. Kids are not blind to the reality of being a sports star. I was beginning to wonder what my son must think when he sees his fellow teammates show off, and he hears me in his head saying "character..character..character". After watching this news clip, I can tell the right message is getting to some of our kids. It showed a great deal of character for those defensive players to let that special young man have his moment. I rarely see examples like that anymore.

Judging from this video clip, there are still student athletes out there who believe a good deed is more important than numbers on a scoreboard... and that truly gives me hope.

GMG!!!