Lori Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 When we're not watching, they're still working April 14, 2009 11:00 AM Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham How powerful it must feel to make 80,000 people, some of them wearing your jersey, ascend from their seats and cheer your effort. How exhilarating it must feel to be completely surrounded by fans, pumping their fists and screaming their throats hoarse for you. To consider the massive audience beyond the confines of the arena, the millions watching at home and around the world on television, or those who don't care one whit about your uniform but maybe drafted you in their fantasy leagues, the sensation must be profound. NFL players affect the way people feel every time they snap up their Riddells and stride onto the field. In many cases, what transpires on Sunday can buoy or ruin a town's mood for an entire week. Yet some players' greatest accomplishments happen nowhere near a stadium, aren't broadcasted and have only a handful of witnesses. These moments often are the greatest feats players will achieve as human beings. Overlooked too often are remarkable acts performed in the community by the same men who garner so much attention for participating in a football game. They help children, comfort the sick and encourage the destitute -- and don't expect any applause in return. (more at link) Okay, I admit that I might go a little overboard at times shilling for my friends, including our man Graham's work on ESPN. But even though this one mentions our Bills only briefly, I still think it's well worth a few moments of your time. Great stuff, Tim. Thanks for writing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynchMob23 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Quick Shoutouts to Brian Moorman and Drayton Florence's charities that were also honored at the event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-7-63/...ll-working.html Thanks Tim for shinning a light on all the good so many NFL players do off the field. Many many players (not only Buffalo Bills, I might add) help in the community, visit schools, nursing homes, hospitals and shelters and do it without fanfare or looking for attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyDingo Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I helped an old lady carry her purse today for twelve blocks at my fastest run and what do I get? Hassled by The Man, that's what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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