From what I have seen in my five years in this region, this show best represented all of the schools in our region, and that says a lot about the competitiveness.
My wife says the word fan is short for fanatic. But it's just that I love basketball and baseball, sports which promote both good exercise and teamwork.
(Last January) we were packed to the gills each night with people ... trying to sign up early. We have a very regular following. A lot made it into the top 12 last year.
Miami has a decent shot ... I have the opportunity to play early.
There has been some resistance because of work schedules but if a member wants to play, he'll find a way.
There is a lot of support for youth programs here.
This one is a lot different ... It will be more challenging,
People say sports teaches character but that's not true. Sports reveals character and then the word of God can come into a life.
The philosophy is simple - bring them in for something they like and then bring them to God.
It's really impressive. It is kind of surreal almost to go to a store and see yourself on a cereal box.
In 2003, they were on (boxes of) Corn Pops and Frosted Flakes.
In the past the U.S. team was always the favored team, but I don't think that's the case this year.
I just got off work, and like everyone else, I'm just waiting to get back inside.
Everyone in the basketball league is required to attend at least one preaching service a week at the church.
They played extremely well. I'm very happy. It sort of shows us where we stand. We're a stronger 18-hole team than a nine-hole team, which is saying something because we're an awesome nine-hole team.
I could really see from the interview this was something they really, really wanted to do. I've been in Marion for 10 years with my store, and I saw this as a great opportunity to give back to the community and help the hurricane victims at the same time.