V-Cats 472 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 This is a question long wondered by sports fans, and it especially getting some attention after Tebow and Denver beat the Steelers last year in the playoffs. Does God care about who wins football games? Now, let's apply this to a local team, Battle. The circumstances for this argument seem possibly legitamite, they pray before and after every game, their cheerleader signs have Bible verses on them, when Coach P got sick, they had a massive prayer vigil that the school sponsored (take that Seperation of Church and State!), and all this year they've had several wins with "hand of God" finishes (the Hail Mary against VHS, the Gate City overtime win, some of the personal foul penalties against VHS and the interception in the playoff game) not to metion there was a shooting star over head on VHS's final drive last night. Between all these incredible close wins, the feel-good story factor about a school going from rags to riches, playing for a beloved coach, and all the religious activity, I think we could make a good case that something interesting is going on at Battle Hill. Disclaimer: This is not meant to criticize or alienate either John Battle or Coach P, just bringing a new angle on an ages-old discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironlung 10 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 This is a question long wondered by sports fans, and it especially getting some attention after Tebow and Denver beat the Steelers last year in the playoffs. Does God care about who wins football games?Now, let's apply this to a local team, Battle. The circumstances for this argument seem possibly legitamite, they pray before and after every game, their cheerleader signs have Bible verses on them, when Coach P got sick, they had a massive prayer vigil that the school sponsored (take that Seperation of Church and State!), and all this year they've had several wins with "hand of God" finishes (the Hail Mary against VHS, the Gate City overtime win, some of the personal foul penalties against VHS and the interception in the playoff game) not to metion there was a shooting star over head on VHS's final drive last night. Between all these incredible close wins, the feel-good story factor about a school going from rags to riches, playing for a beloved coach, and all the religious activity, I think we could make a good case that something interesting is going on at Battle Hill. Disclaimer: This is not meant to criticize or alienate either John Battle or Coach P, just bringing a new angle on an ages-old discussion If so, I'd say he's switching to Giles this coming week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000wave 67 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 This is a question long wondered by sports fans, and it especially getting some attention after Tebow and Denver beat the Steelers last year in the playoffs. Does God care about who wins football games?Now, let's apply this to a local team, Battle. The circumstances for this argument seem possibly legitamite, they pray before and after every game, their cheerleader signs have Bible verses on them, when Coach P got sick, they had a massive prayer vigil that the school sponsored (take that Seperation of Church and State!), and all this year they've had several wins with "hand of God" finishes (the Hail Mary against VHS, the Gate City overtime win, some of the personal foul penalties against VHS and the interception in the playoff game) not to metion there was a shooting star over head on VHS's final drive last night. Between all these incredible close wins, the feel-good story factor about a school going from rags to riches, playing for a beloved coach, and all the religious activity, I think we could make a good case that something interesting is going on at Battle Hill. Disclaimer: This is not meant to criticize or alienate either John Battle or Coach P, just bringing a new angle on an ages-old discussion As long as God isn't a cowboys fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwood78 161 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 As long as God isn't a cowboys fan... amen............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshreeves 37 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 He certainly doesn't seem to be a UT Vols fan... All kidding aside, classy post VCats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwood78 161 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 guess the good lord got tired of looking at jerry jones, and hearing rocky top... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 sometimes it's better to be lucky than good at the end of the game. On the flip side, sometimes good teams just find a way to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwloyal 192 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 If so, I'd say he's switching to Giles this coming week. I was gonna say, the good Lord wouldn't have put Giles in the 5 spot if he were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols4life 57 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 im tellin battle fans,fear the wing..i saw them carve up a good battle team in the late 90s at battle .tradition,they will be loud and a huge followin..i may come down since marion will play a very tough tunstall team three hrs away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 If I can get Friday off im gonna head down and catch the game. Ive wanted to see Battle all season and I try to catch Giles any time I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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