“These are the times that try men’s souls..”
Granted, it was a bad day at the office. However, there’s one thing that you need to remember. You are a son of Marshall and with that title comes an incredible gift. It’s a gift of support, perspective, and gratitude that may not be found at any other school in the nation.
When you step on the field next Saturday, you will do so with a blanket of support from every respectable member of the Marshall family. This is a family that understands adversity and the resilience that is required to ‘fight through it” and come out in a better place.
I would love to tell you that there won’t be the stray “sunshine patriot” in attendance on Saturday afternoon. Those that have never participated in countless two-a days, juggled an academic career with the responsibilities of your team, and lived and breathed your craft 24/7. To some, the investment begins and ends with a three hour commitment in front of the television for a dozen weekends a year. Silence those voices and focus on the Marshall family that wants nothing more than for you to be a symbol of perseverance – reminding us all that we must get back up and dust ourselves off and then forge ahead.
It’s quite poignant that your next game will be during a sacred day of remembrance for our community. While it may appear to be a distant page in history, I can assure you that many in attendance on Saturday will have very fresh reflections of the impact of that fateful day from forty five years ago. Only through the strength of family, fellowship, and faith was a community able to endure. We know adversity. We know sacrifice. We know resilience. Rest assured, this spirit will be with you and each of your teammates through the support of your extended family at Marshall University.
Wishing you the best Nick. We've know your talent and ability and we're all behind you. We are...Marshall.
Granted, it was a bad day at the office. However, there’s one thing that you need to remember. You are a son of Marshall and with that title comes an incredible gift. It’s a gift of support, perspective, and gratitude that may not be found at any other school in the nation.
When you step on the field next Saturday, you will do so with a blanket of support from every respectable member of the Marshall family. This is a family that understands adversity and the resilience that is required to ‘fight through it” and come out in a better place.
I would love to tell you that there won’t be the stray “sunshine patriot” in attendance on Saturday afternoon. Those that have never participated in countless two-a days, juggled an academic career with the responsibilities of your team, and lived and breathed your craft 24/7. To some, the investment begins and ends with a three hour commitment in front of the television for a dozen weekends a year. Silence those voices and focus on the Marshall family that wants nothing more than for you to be a symbol of perseverance – reminding us all that we must get back up and dust ourselves off and then forge ahead.
It’s quite poignant that your next game will be during a sacred day of remembrance for our community. While it may appear to be a distant page in history, I can assure you that many in attendance on Saturday will have very fresh reflections of the impact of that fateful day from forty five years ago. Only through the strength of family, fellowship, and faith was a community able to endure. We know adversity. We know sacrifice. We know resilience. Rest assured, this spirit will be with you and each of your teammates through the support of your extended family at Marshall University.
Wishing you the best Nick. We've know your talent and ability and we're all behind you. We are...Marshall.
