Passion-Strong
and barely controllable emotion
This
word has defined Ray Lewis his whole career. From his pre game
speeches to his moments of humility after reigning victorious it is
the Faith driven passion that has willed the Baltimore Ravens to a
Super Bowl appearance and goal of Making Ray Lewis go out on top as
he already announced this will be his last season in the NFL.
17
years of accolades doesn’t do this man justice his impact stretches
far beyond the gridiron. He
is a man driven by faith as I stated earlier and that Faith has
inspired many people to do great things. Watching him speak to
teammates in the huddle isn't just something football players can
appreciate, it's something humanity can appreciate. “Love Conquers
all, but if love doesn’t try hard work” was an eloquent quotation
from the future hall of famer that resonates with me. Its something
we can apply to in our everyday life. Ray Ray is a public speaker
who has gone through many hardships in his life off the gridiron,
when you sit there and listen to the passion in his voice and witness
the intensity in his eyes you realize you are in the presence of
greatness.
It
has been 17 seasons of being one of the most feared Line backers and best
defensive players to ever put on pads in the NFL. Through all the up
and downs here Ray Lewis sits 1 win away from further Cementing his
legacy in NFL lure and going out a on top a Champion with his 2nd
Super Bowl Ring. Football fans all across America have relished and
enjoyed every second of #52's Career and for one last time we get to
see the Passion, Alpha Dog mentality and love of the game. I don't
care if you are Ravens fan or a 49ERS Fan you have to respect what
this guy has done for the game.
To
many times I don't think we celebrate athletes for being great people
but that is exactly what Ray Lewis embodies to football
players,People and Leaders every where. His
work with His Ray Lewis 52 foundation has done so much for the
disadvantage youth in Baltimore. Giving families thousands upon
thousands in turkeys for thanksgivings as well as backpacks and
school supplies for kids. The most impressive thing to me is how he
awards kids with the most priceless thing ever which is an education
rewarding underprivileged kids scholarships to go get their college
education.
So
as Ray Ray steps
on to the field at the Superdome in New Orleans gives
us one last hoorah and shows the 25 gm's who passed on him in the
draft in
96 that they were wrong think of Lewis as more then a football
player. Enjoy the Passion and the swagger he brings to the Ravens
defense and be ready for what I expect to be the Cherry on top of a
great Career.
- 13 time pro bowler
- 2 time Defensive player of the Year
- 2,050 TACKLES
- 2000 Super Bowl Champion
- 2 time AFC Champion
- #Greatness
No comments:
Post a Comment