Thankful for Sports

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November 20, 2011 - 11:03pm

Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season, beginning a time of year that brings out the goodness in a world too often clouded by evil and corruption. The sports world, unfortunately, has been a microcosm of this sad reality, pronounced by the recent Penn State University scandal.

However, despite the recent negativity, there is a much to be thankful for in the sports world today:

Tim Tebow – for showing that high character, determination and faith can lead to success, on and off the field.

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Oregon – for losing their football games last weekend to further complicate the Bowl Championship Series and underscore its absurdity.

Tiger Woods – for helping the United States win the 2011 President’s Cup while playing like the all-time great we were accustomed to seeing.

Justice system – for taking down former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and hopefully bringing much-needed peace to his victims.

Penn State football team – for beating Ohio State last weekend and showing that no one bad person or action is bigger than an institution and its student achievement.

Sidney Crosby – for returning to the NHL ice after suffering a career-threatening concussion 10 months ago.

NBA lockout – for allowing sports fans to not be subjected to endless LeBron James and Miami Heat “highlights” on SportsCenter every night.

College basketball – for showing sports fans how basketball is truly played, with tireless pride and passion (unlike the NBA).

NFL – for avoiding a lockout.

Football – for giving fans weekend excitement in the fall and winter (especially on Thanksgiving Day).

Miami Heat and Philadelphia Eagles – for showing everyone that money and talent alone do not guarantee success.

Oklahoma State University community – for its strength and resiliency following the tragic deaths of the women’s basketball head coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna.