The Story of Nate Fleming

I've heard it said that sports can bring out the best or worst in a man. I think that the statement could easily be flipped. Sometimes an athlete comes along or an event occurs that brings out the best or worst in sports. The story of Nate Fleming is one that brings out everything that is good in sports. Hard work, competition, family, commitment, teamwork, encouragement, acceptance, compassion, and the list could go on. It also tells the story of a fathers' love for his son and the heartbreak that we deal with at times in this life. The pain of defeat, adversity, suffering, and loss. The perspective of how small sports really are in relation to a human life.

Personally, I think this is the best sports story I've read in quite some time. It is beautifully written and cuts to the core. Make sure you have about 15 minutes of uninterrupted time (and maybe a few tissues) and I think you will be glad you read Nate's story.

Dear Nate- The Story of Nate Fleming

Video Blog: Harding University vs. University of Arkansas-Monticello

Harding University hosted the Boll Weevils (and Cotton Blossoms) on Monday night for a pair of rescheduled games at Rhodes fieldhouse in Searcy, AR. The Bison and Lady Bison each managed to protect their home court against tough GSC competition. The Bison are now 5-0 in conference play while the Lady Bison victory moved them to 4-1.


Here are the stats from the guys game:

Box Score

Instead of doing a recap of the game, I decided to shoot some video and post it to the blog. Enjoy! (Increase the quality to 480p for a much better picture)

Blake Griffin is a Beast

I was able to watch the second half of the Pacers-Clippers game Monday afternoon on NBA TV and it was an absolute treat. That's right; I just said that I willingly watched the Clippers play an afternoon game on a National holiday. I'm all about team basketball, but it is hard to watch a player like Blake Griffin and not just lock your eyes on what he is doing at all times.

The Clippers were coming off of a victory vs the Lakers and seemed primed for a letdown. However, Griffin was unstoppable as the Pacers tried without success to throw him off using various defenders. He banked in jump shots, took it to the rim, and posted up with his back to the basket. The result was a career high (and NBA season high) 47 points. I was thoroughly impressed by the way Griffin never seemed to force the action at all. He moved the ball around and only took what was given to him. His efficiency (19-24 from the field) was remarkable. Here is the complete box score from the game:

Box Score

And since I couldn't resist, here are Blake Griffin's top ten dunks of the season. Keep in mind when you watch this, he has only played about half a season in the NBA! There aren't many players in the league who could come up with a highlight tape this impressive for their career.