ManLove Monday: Football Tribute
[mood: 
Ignite]
[music: Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage ]
Howdy folks! Apologies for the delay in getting this week's ManLove Monday up--I was celebrating my birthday with phone calls from scattered relatives, a trip to the theater and nostalgia lane while soaking up a little time off! Since I'm behind, I'll make this entry short and sweet.
A warm hug and a touching tribute for a struggling friend...
In the photo above, St. Clairsville player Michael Ferns (right) embraces teammate Logan Thompson after an emotional touchdown honoring Logan's recently passed father. Michael stepped out of bounds instead of running the ball into the end zone and switched from his usual running back role to fullback in the winning play to ensure Logan had the opportunity to score. Incredibly touched by the gesture, he later tweeted, "Looking straight up into the sky after scoring my first varsity touchdown…i know the old man was watching! love and miss you so much daddy."
Two days prior to the game, freshman Logan Thompson lost his father unexpectedly to a massive stroke. Still reeling with the loss, Logan elected to play the game, and his coach and teammates set out to plan a tribute for Logan and his family. When Michael got his break away chance to score, he ran the ball down to the one yard line and then simply walked out of bounds. Stunned, some of the officiating referees mistakenly called it a touchdown, only to have a Twilight Zone-esque twist as St. Clairsville players argued that it was not. Ultimately, Michael was ruled out of bounds at the one yard line, and the team was able to facilitate their tribute-ensuring Logan carried the ball across the line for his first ever touchdown, honoring his father and creating a positive moment in a very difficult situation.
Ignite]
[music: Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage ]
Howdy folks! Apologies for the delay in getting this week's ManLove Monday up--I was celebrating my birthday with phone calls from scattered relatives, a trip to the theater and nostalgia lane while soaking up a little time off! Since I'm behind, I'll make this entry short and sweet.
A warm hug and a touching tribute for a struggling friend...
In the photo above, St. Clairsville player Michael Ferns (right) embraces teammate Logan Thompson after an emotional touchdown honoring Logan's recently passed father. Michael stepped out of bounds instead of running the ball into the end zone and switched from his usual running back role to fullback in the winning play to ensure Logan had the opportunity to score. Incredibly touched by the gesture, he later tweeted, "Looking straight up into the sky after scoring my first varsity touchdown…i know the old man was watching! love and miss you so much daddy."
Two days prior to the game, freshman Logan Thompson lost his father unexpectedly to a massive stroke. Still reeling with the loss, Logan elected to play the game, and his coach and teammates set out to plan a tribute for Logan and his family. When Michael got his break away chance to score, he ran the ball down to the one yard line and then simply walked out of bounds. Stunned, some of the officiating referees mistakenly called it a touchdown, only to have a Twilight Zone-esque twist as St. Clairsville players argued that it was not. Ultimately, Michael was ruled out of bounds at the one yard line, and the team was able to facilitate their tribute-ensuring Logan carried the ball across the line for his first ever touchdown, honoring his father and creating a positive moment in a very difficult situation.