BoBob 78 Report post Posted October 21 I know we aren't SW team but I also know there are some prayer warriors down there that would be willing to lift our head coach, Doug Smith up in your prayers. Coach had been dealing with what he thought was a pulled muscle for some time in his core area and last week found out it actually was a tumor. He's been told he has bone cancer in his spine and a biopsy was done yesterday to find out more. For those that have knowledge of the Raiders know that coach leads this team with an extreme amount of faith and love for his Savior Jesus Christ. We've played some of y'all in the past and you may have witnessed the prayer circle that our team does an hour before each game. That's the kind of commitment he has for the Lord and he tries to instill in his players. Here is just a small paragraph that he wrote to the football family, "Please know I am OK. Many people have had much worse. I am trusting God all the way through this. He has been my ROCK all my life. Anything I can do to bring glory to Him is good with me." I've said many times that I feel very blessed to have a man like this coach my boys and that statement just solidifies that more. Our team mottos over the past 5 years have been: PO1 (Power of One) scripturally based BELIEVE FAITH STRONG JOY FOCUS All of these he has pulled from a verse in the Bible somewhere. Now these "mottos" are being applied to his fight. Thanks for your prayers. We look forward to an opportunity to cross paths with one of y'all this year. 9 GMan, Union_Fan, swva_havok_fan and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UVAObserver 4,118 Report post Posted October 21 You’ve got ‘em. Smith has been a pillar of that community, and I pray for full, complete healing for him. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swva_havok_fan 1,042 Report post Posted October 21 Prayers for coach Smith and the Raiders community my friend. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueinbama 258 Report post Posted October 21 Praying for coach Smith now. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SXSW 401 Report post Posted October 21 Praying for Coach Smith. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hokiebird7 600 Report post Posted October 21 Prayers to the coach from the Giles community 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichlandsAlum 504 Report post Posted October 21 Best thoughts and prayers coming from this direction as well. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigrhsfan 863 Report post Posted October 21 Much respect for coach Smith ! I will keep him, his family, and his players in my prayers, and also the fans and people of Appomattox ! Will pray for a quick and full recovery ! 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue 72 301 Report post Posted October 21 May God Bless and keep coach Smith. Bless all the Raider community and football family. His name will be added to our prayer list. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real Sasquatch 390 Report post Posted October 21 Prayers for coach Smith and his family. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoBob 78 Report post Posted October 21 Thanks all. He usually has FCA for the kids after practice on Wednesday nights (if they choose to stay). I know we as parents are going there tonight to pray for him and our hopes is to try to keep that going for the kids even is just a few Wednesdays a month. 2 Blue 72 and Union_Fan reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbgfan 694 Report post Posted October 21 Prayers lifted for Coach Smith. His skill has been shown time and time again on the gridiron. His Christian walk has left larger footprints than any trophy a case could hold. Excerpts from a message by my pastor... "The Battle Your In" God will give Coach the courage to stand (2 Tim. 1:7) God will give Coach the power to fight (1st John 4:4) Grace is prepared for tomorrow, but is sufficient for today. 2 1 BoBob, Liam McPoyle and vtdavis4321 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtdavis4321 66 Report post Posted October 21 Prayers for Coach Smith and his family 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWinners 1,057 Report post Posted October 21 Man that sucks. I hope he's able to get treatment and best this. He's been obv a very positive influence for that community. Made the kids into winners and several got free educations out of it. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsntu88 58 Report post Posted October 21 Prayers. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liam McPoyle 654 Report post Posted October 22 A quick glance at Coach Smith's twitter account shows he loves his family, his players, and his Lord. Prayers for him and the entire Raider community. PO1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3zfHN0buHM 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THS6805 73 Report post Posted October 22 Prayers for the coach and the community. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1inStripes 516 Report post Posted October 22 Prayers for Coach Smith and his health. 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gridiron60 710 Report post Posted October 22 Prayers 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoBob 78 Report post Posted October 23 On 10/21/2020 at 9:11 PM, Liam McPoyle said: A quick glance at Coach Smith's twitter account shows he loves his family, his players, and his Lord. Prayers for him and the entire Raider community. PO1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3zfHN0buHM Thanks for sharing that video!!! 2 Liam McPoyle and rabidbeaver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mv91 254 Report post Posted October 23 Awesome video!! Prayers for Coach Smith. Seems like a wonderful man!!! Appomattox is blessed to have him!! 1 BoBob reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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