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Ȯ54U 0TG%sn=i%̯v GNzMmJ 697x?PAh у[Mgh܌0S{]J( q>?濨> ;YU9kY2P(;"U٬؜`­oC.0Kw (!RUے;ԏ)$*HC![~"$.#Uc,mrsQ_BqǡSSIj=GJi^7a9\n*iLUI%,ʩ8z ֮ ޿WR9^]A?jѪ(GC&oROT=քe`>ДQQ$FGZ?-RK,0W857ɃZH,G~QZ1{i<ɣ}zҴFOvٌ̾@6q2 7h2rݬ$({/cNBYT¤~jG.(?S÷²8uVqv9z֗mI.8EOdRr;n;5if'S (]&H#l^@ON;fk7:6:IoYۛjB[لI6QҷE.$DɮQQMǿ^R`hD7J8#&+)ji.;F&BļPX0z IbA8SaoRO@}RWith the start of the class 3A playoffs, the Hawks continued to better themselves with each game. They physically dominated larger opponents for the next four weeks in route to the state championship game. Unlike Oregon football of the past, the Hawks were finishing off exceptional opponents instead of just being happy with being competitive. Every player on the team, from starters to back-ups, would do anything possible to win.<br>Unfortunately, in the state championship, the Hawks ran into a physically superior team that had an equally competitive work ethic and team attitude.<br>Oregon lost to number one ranked Harrisburg, but by no means di that take away from the Hawks run during the 2000 season. By implementing the BFS program and a great work ethic, John Bothe and his staff turned the Oregon football program from an easy win for opponents into a successful program in just two years. His players embraced the system and thrived under it. The work ethic was also evident in the players off the field, with no Hawk being academically ineligible during the 2000 season. Oregon s football team also gave the community rst, for my son being healthy and second, for Steve s wonderfl example. <br>On the recommendations of Dr. Charley Howell, Craig went through several operations and survived. Recently, Coach Brooks gave me an update and sent me a photo of his son. Craig will be 17 this June; my son Mark will turn 17 in July. Craig can hold hands with his dad and walk around the track. He smiles and can even say a few words. Steve credits his wife Carol as the one who has made Craig s life what it is today.  She has done all f the hard work, he said.  Craig s special ed teacher April has also been a true miracle worker. <br>As I looked at the photo and pondered over life s bigger picture, I reflected upon the importance of gratitude and families.<br>I finished my letter to Steve:  I know that in the afterlife Craig s body and mind will be restored. I know he will thank you for being the father that you are. Families are a forever thing. Later, Steve called me and told me he has the same feelings. <br>It s a good time now to remember our families and treasure them. Time to take a few moments to think beyond our everyday problems and focus on the big picture. <br><br>Time to be grateful.<br>to waste it. I got my life back together, went to junior college and then on to LSU. <br> I never miss class now. I turn in my assignments on time. I don't drink, or chew, I don't think alcohol and tobacco are part of baseball or life. At seventeen I never would have said that. My brain wasn't on the right path. Brandon is, not surprisingly, majoring in philosophy and religious studies. He plans on getting a Masters Degree with a goal of teaching and coaching at a junior college. Further goals include going after a Ph.D. and becoming a university coach. <br> I might play pro ball if it happens, philosophies Brandon.  Life is so unsure, so you keep movin' foro(windowX,windowY); } // End --> //-->