I back Pat and mail.

Hey guys and gals. How about that Pat Summitt special last night? I loved the story of Pat in labor telling those around her that she refused to give birth in Virginia because Virginia had beat her team 6 months earlier. I found her attitude of not playing the victim inspiring. No matter what you are facing in life, don't make excuses and don't play the victim. Wow. She is my role model and I thought the documentary was so well done. Her son will carry on her legacy. I'm sure of it. He seems to have a lot of her instilled in him.

Even though Pat would frown at me right now, I do have to say, do you know what I am the victim of? Probably not because you're not a mind reader, but it's junk mail! I, your loyal blog writer, am the victim of obsessive amounts of junk mail. GOOD LORD Capital One, MasterCard, and other random credit card companies! GIVE IT A REST! I don't want your plastic. Let's get real here! Sending me 3 letters a day ain't gonna make me want your plastic. Mind your business!

I hope someone from the credit card company is reading to day (Or at least the mail demon who sends this crap out!)

Float on...

The Pat Summitt Documentary is tonight.

I grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville isn't an NFL, MLB, or NHL city - it is an SEC city. Knoxvillians proudly support The University of Tennessee athletics. College football is HUGE. These folks bleed orange and white. The thrilling atmosphere of the city during the football season is beyond that of any NFL game. But besides the football program, Knoxville is home to The Lady Vols. They are the pride and the joy of the city.

Speaking of pride and joy of the city, we can't not mention Pat Summitt. Throughout my years in Tennessee my parents had season tickets to the Lady Vols home games. I am incredibly proud to say that I saw Summitt in action first hand! I saw her create an elite program in women's college basketball. I watched her coach Michelle Snow in 2000, who shocked the crowd by dunking the basketball. I watched her son run towards her after the games ended and she was right back to being a mother.

Did you know that when Pat Summitt first got the head coaching job with The Lady Vols she washed the players uniforms herself? Did you know she was on a recruiting trip when she went into labor with her son? Did you know she coached a game when her son was a mere 12 days old? This woman gives inspiration to working mothers in this world. She gives inspiration to us all.

In 1999, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Knoxville. I strongly urge you to see it. If you are ever in Knoxville, it is a must. Pat is of course seen throughout the hall of fame. She is truly a legend in the sport of women's basketball. She is truly THE legend of coaching... in ANY sport.

Tonight ESPN will air Pat XO at 8pm. It is a documentary about this powerful woman narrated by her son, Tyler. If you love sports, watch it. If you love inspirational stories, watch it. If you want to be moved by the strength of one woman, watch it.

 

 I have no idea how one hour of TV can sum up the impact of this woman, but I am anxious to see it.