A Sad Goodbye




TICKETS FOR LIVE CONCERT TAPING ON SALE!

If you live anywhere near Atlanta, please join us for a very special evening on August 10, 2012 as Greg and 40 other musicians record a TV special, DVD and new CD. Details here

INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS/DOWNLOADS PACKAGE SALE

Through 5/15/2012, save 10% when you buy the Church Pianists Package, the Arrangers Package or the Complete Set of 11 Courses. Use coupon code PACKAGE10.

I grew up on a farm in Tennessee.  There was not an awful lot to do for entertainment and the highlights of my brothers' and my life occurred on autumn Saturdays.  We did not have a TV and my dad did not care for football, but he did allow us to listen to the games on the radio.  I can remember carrying little radios all over the farm as we did chores and listened to Tennessee games.

So, I am been a fan of Phillip Fulmer for a long time.  He has been devoted to Tennessee football for almost his entire long career.  He is probably not the smartest coach in football but was a hard worker and was very successful.  After a few tough years (by Tennessee standards), he was forced to resign this year because the boosters were upset. (For those of you that don't know, boosters are 50+ year old children who have not yet figured out that there is more to life than football.)

Over the years, I have become less and less interested in football as my time has become crowded with more important things.  But I still at least keep up with how Tennessee is doing.  

The end of the Phillip Fulmer era is sad because you just have to believe it should not end this way.  A man like Fulmer should retire on top with honour and dignity.  While Tennessee tried to make the last game special, there was an overwhelming amount of sadness mixed in with the celebrations.

I read an article today at http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3735054&sportCat=ncf that made me cry a little.  I feel strongly for Fulmer.  Yes, he cashed out $6 million, but I understand exactly what he means when he says he would gladly give it back to keep coaching. 

You might also enjoy reading this article about a man's last day on a job that he had dedicated his life to for decades.



Will you do me a personal favor?
If you use Facebook, please take a moment and comment on this post. I appreciate the feedback and doing this helps other people learn about my resources. Non-Facebook users can leave comments using the alternate form below.


Leave a Comment


Name:
Website:
Email:
Comment:
Verify Code:  
Image Validator

Want a FREE lesson from Greg?

Download a 75-minute free instructional video for free with no catches. Greg discusses how church pianists can learn how to play mood music during quiet times in the service. Go here to learn more.