View From Bennett Avenue

Every time I go to events honoring football greats the thank you speeches inevitably touch on the crucial role played by parents in the development of each athlete. The sacrifices and lessons imparted each shaped these individuals as much as god-given talent. And so it is a bit sad that the past two Heisman winners could not share the moment in person with their fathers--fathers who both loved their sons--for negative reasons. Hopefully this trend will not continue.