Every now and then, there is a moment. A moment when all of the dog-eat-dog, win-at-all-costs, take-no-prisoner approach to sports takes a back-seat and something special happens. Just such a special moment happened this past Saturday afternoon at the Nebraska spring football game. Seven-year-old Jack Hoffman was there as a guest of the football team…
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Being part of a team means sacrificing your personal agenda for the good of the team. This Easter weekend the Sports Spectrum team will look at the ultimate sacrifice, God’s gift to each of us in His Son, Jesus Christ. We’ll hear from former Dallas Cowboy, D.D. Lewis, former NFL wide receiver, Torrance Small, and…
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A good coach challenges us to reach our potential and work as a team, all with our best interests in mind. On Sports Spectrum we’ll hear from men and women on what it means to be a coach and honoring God in their profession. John Stiegelmeier, head football coach at South Dakota State University, and…
Read More »Tonight, the college football season comes to an end with the BCS National Championship game. At the start of the season, many analysts were picking Alabama to make it to college football’s biggest stage, but few (if any) had Notre Dame playing for their 9th national championship. How did the Fighting Irish get there? Oddly enough,…
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Setting goals is relatively easy. It’s following through to completion that’s difficult! On “Sports Spectrum,” we’ll hear what God’s Word has to say about “Completing the Task” with insight from Chaplain, Bill Crowder. We’ll also hear the thoughts of college football coach, Brad Lambert and former Nebraska athletic director, Tom Osborne. Enjoy this edition of…
Read More »Tim Tebow has become something of a lightning rod in the world of sports. People either love him or hate him. They either respect him or mock him. While Tebow is still a young man with most of his journey in front of him, I count myself among those who hold him in high regard—and…
Read More »Everywhere you look, the signs of the season are visible—chips, popcorn, and soda being purchased in large portions. Team jerseys, jackets, and hats being proudly displayed. Team flags flying and team fight songs being sung. The season of which I speak, of course, is college football’s bowl season. The first bowl game, the New Mexico…
Read More »No matter which of the three Heisman finalists took home the great trophy this past Saturday night, history of some kind would be made. Had Collin Klein won it, he would have been the first Kansas State player ever to be a Heisman winner. Had Manti Te’o won it, he would have been the first…
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Demands on our time are greater than they’ve ever been. But we also know how vital it is to spend time with God and His Word on a daily basis, so where’s the balance? We’ll provide some helpful insight on Sports Spectrum with University of Arizona baseball coach, Andy Lopez, and former NFL defensive back, Derwin…
Read More »During the absolute glut of football presented over the Thanksgiving weekend, the final pieces began to fall into place for the college FBS national championship game. With their 22-13 win over USC, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have pretty much punched their ticket for the title matchup. Their dance partner will be determined next…
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