[wolfman23601]

I like the guy, I think he is a good kid; however, Jesus had nothing to do with controlling the outcome of a football game.

[tjd1454]

Jesus had nothing to do with controlling the outcome of a football game. Are you quite sure about that?

In any event the point, ably addressed by numerous replies, is that prayers of thankfulness are appropriate whatever the circumstances (in this case the outcome of the game). The true purpose of prayer is not "Gimme!" but "Here are my requests: thy will be done."