BEHIND THE LENS - August 23 2007 -

Football Stars For Tomorrow - www.storkmontgomery.com

Things you can't argue
Movie: Facing The Giants
Is there a bias in High School Football?

Well, everybody that loves this game, it is finally here! We punch our ticket on the season ride Saturday Night. This will be a great year.
Let's not waste any more time and jump right in.

Things you can't argue
#1. Out of all the sports in high school, football is king. It makes the most money. It cost the most to play. It is the most difficult to learn. It takes more coaches to supervise and direct. It is Number 1. If football was played from January to April it would be a hard sell. Second is basketball, no question.

#2. In TN region 4-5A there are some extremely talented kids at the younger level that will see playing time this year. Speed, Speed and more Speed is lurking in the Freshman/Sophomore class. Yes, these kids run the risk of getting banged up at a young age, but I am sure they are eager to show their stuff.

#3. In TN region 4-5A all the games this season will be tough. I am not saying they will be close to the end or that they will be blowouts. They will be tough. Rutherford County is the fastest growing area in the South. Tons of families have migrated to the area to set up shop. You may beat a team by a good margin, but you will feel the knocks and bruises. The days have past where teams just tease their opponents for 4 quarters.

Movie: Facing The Giants
What a fantastic movie about football and your faith in God. This of course is a touchy subject, but what isn't anymore?

If you watch the movie, it truly paints a clear picture about God and the faith that you should demonstrate in him. Now most of you that know me will say "Stork"? My relationship with the 'man upstairs' is between him and me. After all, when the final day comes, I won't be there with a clipboard examining your life and guess what? More than likely you won't be there for my day either. Enough said, just watch it and see if you get something out of it.

I will tell you this. It has more meaning than a Donkey kicking field goals. For those of you who are a little slow on that last reference, just look up the movie GUS. I think Disney cut this picture on a budget that dates back to the depression.

That's A Wrap
We play the Siegel Stars on Saturday Night. This game will be on TV and the stands will be packed. It will also be broadcasted on the Internet with pregame at 7:00 pm (CST) and Kickoff at 7:30 pm (CST) on WGNS 1450
The Stars have two kids you need to watch for: Gooch and House. Both of these kids played their younger days at the University of Northern Antioch.

Saturday will also be a special night for me from a personal perspective. My future wife will be joining me high about the press box for the filming. She is looking forward to watch the action down on the field. Her son played back in the Day-O for our high school alma mater. He is currently in his final year at a great football school, the University of Louisville.

Folks, this is what makes life so special, when you find a person that you can share your interests with.

Until next week. As always, when you see at the game give a yell or wave.

God Bless and Take Care

From Behind The Lens.
The Stork
“A man who truly delivers”

Football Stars For Tomorrow - www.storkmontgomery.com