Two Great Coaches, One Amazing Purpose

As we are just days away from what could be one of the most memorable Super Bowls in history, it only seems appropriate to take a minute to look at the two men who helped lead these two teams, the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts, to this great stage. Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith have both proven themselves to be great coaches, but what they would probably like you to focus on more, is who they look to for guidance and inspiration, Jesus Christ. Both men, coaches and friends, look to God and give Him the glory first when put in the spotlight. But what is even more incredible, both men get to coach together in front of millions of spectators this Sunday, and they won't be shy, when one team is the victor, to tell the world whom they believe helped them get to this place. Not only that, but both men have joined together to start a website called Beyond the Ultimate.org. They want everyone to know that they believe there is more to life than just living.

Here is a brief statement made by both coaches, and will be placed as a full page ad for Beyond the Ultimate.org this Friday in USA Today.

"On Sunday, one of us will be a world champion. We may have reached the ultimate goal for a football coach, but we know that there’s more to life than football. Even when you have achieved the ultimate, something better lies beyond.

As pro football coaches, we are also men of faith. A faith that drives us every day to seek excellence. A faith that comforts us even in the worst of times. A faith that assures us that when we are walking the sideline, we are walking with God.

We would love to tell you more. Visit www.BeyondTheUltimate.org for stories and videos from real people who have discovered that there’s more to life than just living."
Posted on February 1st, 2007 in Stefan Bean by Stefan | Permalink