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I have often referred to the first two weeks of the fall sports season as one of my favorite times of the year.
The high school football season began with a few surprises. One of the biggest was the huge victory of Hutchison (Kan.) over Rockhurst.
Liberty and Blue Springs appear to be early favorites in Missouri big class football teams.
At the college level the dominance of Missouri over Illinois was also a surprise to many. The performance of quarterback Blaine Gabbert has taken area sports writers by storm. Some have even compared him to John Elway.
Oklahoma is already in trouble with the loss of Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford to a shoulder injury.
The early part of the season brings hopes and challenges to all of the teams. It is important to remember that the entire season is a long journey.
Many teams use the time to build to an unexpected success and some of the early successes can prove to be early blossoms that eventually fade.
The key to success is the ability to overcome critical situations throughout the course of the season. To make it to the championship level, players and teams must continue to improve game by game. Coaches and players must have the courage to succeed, even through the difficult times.
Olympic Gold Medalist pole vaulter, Bob Richards once said, “Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles.”
For those teams that started off with a bang – keep up the good work. For those who have struggled early – remember the season is a distance race, not a sprint.
• Todd Haley does not seem like a guy I would like to have a cold one with, but I think the Chiefs needed a no-nonsense kind of guy. Chiefs fans also need to remember that it’s a distance race.
• I’m speechless about the 2009 Royals season.
• Remember that the fall is FULL of sports, not just football. The athletes in softball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, golf and swimming would love to have your support.
• My quote of the week is from Chester Barnard, American executive: “To try and fail is at least to learn. To fail to try is to suffer the inestimable loss of what might have been.”
I have often referred to the first two weeks of the fall sports season as one of my favorite times of the year.
The high school football season began with a few surprises. One of the biggest was the huge victory of Hutchison (Kan.) over Rockhurst.
Liberty and Blue Springs appear to be early favorites in Missouri big class football teams.
At the college level the dominance of Missouri over Illinois was also a surprise to many. The performance of quarterback Blaine Gabbert has taken area sports writers by storm. Some have even compared him to John Elway.
Oklahoma is already in trouble with the loss of Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford to a shoulder injury.
The early part of the season brings hopes and challenges to all of the teams. It is important to remember that the entire season is a long journey.
Many teams use the time to build to an unexpected success and some of the early successes can prove to be early blossoms that eventually fade.
The key to success is the ability to overcome critical situations throughout the course of the season. To make it to the championship level, players and teams must continue to improve game by game. Coaches and players must have the courage to succeed, even through the difficult times.
Olympic Gold Medalist pole vaulter, Bob Richards once said, “Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles.”
For those teams that started off with a bang – keep up the good work. For those who have struggled early – remember the season is a distance race, not a sprint.
• Todd Haley does not seem like a guy I would like to have a cold one with, but I think the Chiefs needed a no-nonsense kind of guy. Chiefs fans also need to remember that it’s a distance race.
• I’m speechless about the 2009 Royals season.
• Remember that the fall is FULL of sports, not just football. The athletes in softball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, golf and swimming would love to have your support.
• My quote of the week is from Chester Barnard, American executive: “To try and fail is at least to learn. To fail to try is to suffer the inestimable loss of what might have been.”
