It's kind of interesting that you bring...
this subject up about giving back in the MF way. Some guys talk a good game about going out into the community and helping kids but when they are met with any resistance, they give up or just say, "I got a feelin' that the game dies with us". What a terrible attitude to take.
Some guys do have good intentions but want you to help steer the way or play a major role in it. Right now, I am loving not to ever going back and playing in leagues because guys take that so much for granted. Most think you are there to serve them but they have no need to serve others.
When you develop leagues, the hope is that some (if not all) of those guys will recruit other guys and children young and old to be a part of what you are doing. At one time, we had looked at having mentoring programs for young people, to teach the game, etc.
There were so many things I personally wanted to do for the game but without the type of support that is needed, I was only able to get the DFW up and rolling.
I talked about how guys thought that just wins and few losses would gain them respect or put them into the Halls of Fames but I think I give so much more respect to those who give back to their community than whether or not you successfully won a football game. Honestly, that means nothing to me.
So I applaud a guy like Rafiyq for his work in the community. He's more of a HOF than most. And I applaud you Dallcow4life for humbly bringing a subject of another coach and young man to the forefront. Most times, if the talk ain't about ourselves, we will never mention others. So kudos to both you and that crazy man, Rafiyq! Keep doing it down in the South.
Reg
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