The "Game of 2011" Story

It was an ordinary day. And in six more days we will be off to Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium for the finals of the 4A High School State Championships. Quince Orchard (13-0), #3 in Maryland's Washington Post rankings, will take on #5 Old Mill (13-0) for the title. What makes it so special is that the coach of Quince Orchard is my son-in-law. His 2007 team won the State Championship on the same field. Players eventually graduate, but the coach stays the same at the high school in Montgomery Co., MD. Must be something pretty special about the coach, don't you think. The players love him, and he returns the favor! But ........ the players work their butts off if they are going to play for this coach. The coach has graduated players who now play at various Division I colleges. A visit to their home in Maryland usually finds him during football season with the remote in his hand, surfing for games that feature his players. Loyal coach as well as loyal players. Even has a player, Bani Gbadyu, playing for the Oakland Raiders. My wife and I haven't been able to see any of the 13 wins this year because of my back surgery and re-occuring leg pain, but we will not miss the championship. Will head to Maryland early on Friday afternoon to meet with our daughter Brynn and two granddaughters Courtney and Camille for supper and then head to the stadium for the game. I'm sure Coach Dave will have his team prepared and excited for the game. Play your hearts out guys, for your great coach! It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy. PS - If you care to watch highlights of this weeks semi-final 23-12 win over C.H. Flowers, copy the link below and place it in your address bar. There is a 30 sec. ad you will have to watch first.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/quince-orchard-beat-ch-flowers-23-12/2011/11/26/gIQAssajxN_video.html