Posted on 04/11/2018 4:22:52 PM PDT by blam
The Alabama Crimson Tide paid a visit to the White House the other day and it turned out to be one of those uniquely American moments.
For the record – I happen to be a Tennessee Volunteer fan — but what the Crimson Tide did at the White House transcends football rivalries – even Southeastern Conference football rivalries.
Coach Nick Saban gladly accepted President Trump’s invitation and said the entire national championship team would attend– regardless of political proclivities.
“Coach Saban addressed it and just said, ‘Hey, we’re doing this regardless of your political thoughts,” offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher told the Crimson White. “‘We’re going, just to celebrate this team. It’s an honor. And just to be able to say that you’ve gone to the White House is something that you can cherish forever.’ So that was basically the extent of that.”
And that’s exactly what happened. The team captains presented President Trump with a jersey (No. 17) that had his name printed on the back.
“It’s an incredible honor for us to be invited to the White House,” running back Damien Harris told the Washington Post. “It’s something that comes with being national champions, so we’re definitely thankful for the opportunity.”
It was an all-around class act — a reminder of a time when football was about the sportsmanship and not making a political statement.
But something else happened during that ceremony — something that has blessed hearts around the nation.
On the flight to Washington, D.C., punter J.K. Scott was listening to a worship song — when he felt compelled to pray for President Trump.
“God loves President Trump,” the 22-year-old punter said Wednesday on the Todd Starnes Radio Show. “The Lord laid on my heart to pray for him.”
And that’s exactly what J.K. did.
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(Excerpt) Read more at toddstarnes.com ...
Class acts. Ok so we elected a damn dem to Senate, but at least we got this right.
I didn’t see him in any photos. But there were a lot of folks there.
Fake news. Bo Scarborough did not say that.
Get over it.
How refreshing to see a coach and players who have their head glued on straight.
Kudos to them. Very proud of them...
RTR.....been a Bama fan since birth!!!! So proud of them yesterday.....and all the players were smiling from ear-to-ear!!!!!
Yes. Only one player did. It due to a death in the family. Hope this helps.
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