Tag Archives: Football

@ The Movies: Footballs & Standing Tall

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Virginia

If you are looking for a good movie this weekend, check out When the Game Stands Tall.  You don’t have to be a Football groupie to appreciate this (very) inspirational flick.  Sure, there are some great game scenes, but this … Continue reading →

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WORLD CUP LIFE GROOVES…

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Virginia

“The Rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it.  If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”  (Phillip Abraham Woosnam (1932-2013) National teams are kicking their way into the World Cup Quarter & Semi-Finals.  For my … Continue reading →

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Talent & Character…(& more SOCCER : )

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Virginia

“Talent is a Gift, but character is a Choice.”  (Anthony Grant, Head Basketball coach for Alabama.) It’s the Big Day:  EURO 2012 Championship Game starts in a few short minutes. Italy takes on Spain… There’s been so much talent & … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: SOCCER!?… FOOTBALL!!…

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Virginia

The UEFA EURO 2012  tournament is coming down the final stretch with Semi-Finals today (Spain vs. Portugal) & tomorrow (Germany vs. Italy) & on Sunday (the Championship!!) We have so enjoyed watching the matches (not just because of the Very … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLVI: Does God care Who wins??

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Virginia

I don’t know…(maybe God is still busy trying to sort out the Rules of Rugby!) Today MILLIONS of Americans will gather glued to their TVs to watch the Big Football Game – the Super Bowl – as the New York … Continue reading →

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The Polamalu Blues….

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Virginia

This morning our Terrible Towel slid into hiding after last night’s nail-biting loss to the Denver Broncos in Overtime (ok, a BRIEF overtime.)  Whatever(!) – the Season is now over for the Pittsburgh Steelers. No more watching Troy Polamalu dashing … Continue reading →

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OUTCASTS UNITED: Refugees, Soccer & a Small Town in Georgia

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Virginia

That’s right – GEORGIA.  Refugees relocated from all corners of the globe to Clarkston, Georgia.  For my international buddies, Georgia is located in our American SOUTH… folks tend to be set in their ways, so an influx of resettled refugees … Continue reading →

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The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (what a story!!)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Virginia

American Football season has started!  This week we set up our fall-into-winter football ‘shrine,’ complete with signed footballs, pictures, mugs & Terrible Towels (must wait until it’s colder to air the blankets & throws…) In honor of this auspicious occasion … Continue reading →

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