For more than 20 years I put my hands up in celebration on the gridiron.
Now, I put my hands up to the One that gave me all my talents and abilities — the King of my life, Jesus Christ.
I’ve never claimed to be perfect, but my aim is for the direction of my life to honor Christ and I pray my faith increases.
So I do want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, whether you’re solo, with family, or friends, and if you haven’t done so, put your faith in Him who can save, Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
[8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
We have our second HAND DELIVERED BOX from @JaxStateFB thanks to Coach Clint Trickett!
Thank you to Head Coach Charles Kelly and the entire Jacksonville State Football Staff for this incredible box... Let's go ASS KICKIN' CHICKENS!!
Can these ABC commentators talk any more about Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter which have looked like trash and obviously will be NFL busts. BYU has dominated every aspect of the game how about giving them some credit!
It’s been a wild 24 hours. God is good! The power of prayer was on display and was definitely felt! The outpouring of support, calls, text messages, comments on social media, I feel so blessed and loved. Sorry I haven’t responded to all. Thank you for all the prayers and love! ❤️
God bless Southerners.
This pic was taken at the Iron Bowl last night, and I woke up today with some strong feelings about what I’ve experienced in the South.
First, I’m a NY kid, born and raised, but I’ve spent most of my adult life far south of NY. Between Georgia, Maryland, Florida and Alabama, we’ve been around. And I’ve really grown attached to Southerners, and here’s why (note: I obviously haven’t met every person from the South, this is MY EXPERIENCE):
-God matters. Their faith is central to their lives, and they’re proud of it. Nothing comes before God. Nothing.
-Manners and structure matter. They’re not vestigial structures from a bygone era. They’re links to the past, and bridges to the future that instill order and discipline in a chaotic world.
-They’re proud, but not arrogant. I once offered to buy a friend of a friend a pair of new boots because his were beat up, and he flatly refused to take the offer. I saw it in his eyes and I instantly regretted it. I knew I had misjudged the situation, and although my intentions were pure, I was angry at myself for not reading the room better.
-They absolutely love college football. But the love is pure, not contaminated. I sat with 80,000 plus people in Auburn watching a game that had zero chance of the home team producing a championship. I watched them scream, I watched them hug their wives and kids with a joy I’ve never seen before as each insane play of an amazing game unfolded. I also watched them cry at an ending they didn’t expect. And, despite the ending, I watched them treat the Roll Tide fans with absolute respect on the way out. No fights. No evil. Just a pure, innocent, love of the game.
I often joke on my podcast and radio show how I’d like you all (y’all?) to adopt me, but I’m happy just being an observer. To the people I have met down South, thank you for so deeply enriching my life. And to those I haven’t, God bless y’all. 🇺🇸
Congrats to 2026 Red Devil WR/DB @perkins_berkley on being named Special Teams player of the game vs Taylor County. This young man never comes off the field. He plays on offense, defense and special teams every Friday night. @RecruitGeorgia@NwGaFootball@GradickSports@HSM_WestGA
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