FSU player Travis Rudolph sits with sixth-grader with autism eating lunch alone
For some kids, the school lunch table can be a lonely place. A star wide receiver from Florida State University made sure that wasn’t the case the other day for a boy with autism. Way to go, Travis Rudolph!
http://patch.com/florida/southtampa/fsu-students-books-saved-him-shooters-bullets
Wow. An incredible story of survival coming out of the overnight shooting incident at Florida State University. Worth a read.
From the article, a quote from FSU student Jason Derfuss:
“The truth is I was almost killed tonight and God intervened,” he wrote. “I know conceptually He can do all things, but to physically witness the impossible and to be surrounded by such grace is indescribable. To God be the glory, forever and ever, Amen.”
Thankful for this young man’s life being spared – and for him sharing his testimony. God is good!
Psalm 138:7
I am surrounded by trouble, but you protect me against my angry enemies. With your own powerful arm you keep me safe.
I still can’t believe it. My favorite sports team, the Florida State Seminoles somehow found a way to win against conference rival the Clemson Tigers last night – in a game where they had every opportunity to lose and end their run as the nation’s #1 team. What a game.
Highlights:
Without Winston, FSU Survives Clemson In OT
The crazy, back and forth battle was hard to watch for die-hard Seminoles fans (myself included) at times, as the offense struggled mightily throughout the night. Backup quarterback Sean Maguire did his best to lead the offense in Jameis Winston’s absence, but it really didn’t look good at times and the result was in doubt all the way until the end.
Fortunately, a Clemson fumble near the end of regulation gave FSU the opportunity to finally pull this one out in overtime. That’s when Florida State’s defense shut down the Tigers on fourth and short, a play call that was undoubtedly made due to Clemson’s kicker missing two field goals earlier in the game.
From there, FSU discovered its running game for the first time all night, and I can only imagine the decibel level at Doak Campbell Stadium as Karlos Williams took it around the corner for a touchdown on the Seminoles’ ensuing overtime possession to win it.
Safe to say, I got a workout in just from jumping up and down at the good and not so good plays throughout the game. Never a dull moment, guys. Way to get the job done last night. Still #1. Go ‘Noles!
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That’s one exclamation point for each championship I’ve been able to enjoy as a lifelong FSU Seminoles fan 🙂
I’m so excited that Florida State won the big game tonight! What a roller coaster. I actually turned it off in the middle of the second quarter, it was too hard to watch while they were losing so badly.
But they never gave up. Even when Auburn put that TD on the board with just more than a minute left, the guys kept their cool and drove all the way down the field for the winning touchdown. Unreal.
Friends, I’m a huge, huge fan of Florida State football. Still in post-game excitement mode as I type this post, so there really isn’t much substance to it other than to say YEAH FSU!!! Way to go. Congratulations on an outstanding season.
Going to bed happy tonight.
Some of you may remember that line, read by the character of Jerry’s adoring mother during one particular Seinfeld episode.
Have to believe that’s what Tim Tebow’s mom must think when the hurtful and hate-filled comments come in toward a guy who both on and off the football field embodies everything that is good and decent about humanity.
How could anyone not like him?
Read this:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2012-01-11/tebow-exclusive/52518122/1
I’ll fill you in on a secret before I continue. Several years ago, being a Florida State fan…I didn’t like him. He was so good against FSU and he led the Gators to such great heights, which as a Seminoles fan was in no way a good thing. So I admit, I was in that group during his Florida years.
Looking at Tim Tebow now, I’ll ask the question again: How could anyone not like him?
The guy is genuine, he’s polite, he’s charitable and puts others before himself, he glorifies God in all he does, and he doesn’t have the slightest hint of an ego. These are bad things?
I’m sure people don’t like him because they just want to be like him or envy what he has, which is: success, fame, the adoration of millions, and a great life. There are plenty of people out there who don’t like him for his openness about his faith. Some don’t like his football mechanics. Others, well, I suppose the list goes on an on.
I’ve become a big Tim Tebow fan. My kids like Tim Tebow. We root for him and I hope he and the Broncos will win it all this year.
According to the article above, Tebow was voted America’s new favorite athlete in the latest ESPN Sports poll.
I like it. It’s nice to see a positive, unselfish person at the top of a list like that. It’s certainly a departure from many other highly paid athletes who only think of themselves. (I’m not saying ALL athletes are that way, before you jump on me for writing that. Many. Not all. Many.)
Anyway, good for you Tim. I’ll pray that neither your accomplishments nor the pressures of society will change who you are. Stay strong in what you believe and keep up the good work.
positively second 