In the first quarter we were down 14-0. I remember walking back to the offensive bench after going three and out, and looking up to see the soldiers that were honorary captains standing behind the bench cheering on the defense and encouraging the other offensive players. I sat down and took a sip of water before turning back to look at the soldiers. I remember seeing that they were missing arms and legs; that they were scarred and burned, and I saw their sacrifice. I’m not an emotional person but this is an image that I will never forget. I made eye contact with one of the soldiers, and all he said to me was "don’t quit, keep fighting". I became teary eyed immediately. At that exact moment I not only realized the magnitude of what the game meant, but I realized exactly what it means to say " We wont quit" because that was my response.
" Don’t quit, keep fighting" the entire game those words resonated through my mind.
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It's refreshing to see one who
chooses gratitude over resentments, anger and self
pity.
red50cal. 2010 A.D.
"uh, uh, well, uh yeah, I think the guys, uh played, uh pretty well in the second
half." The captains words, after uh, the insight bowl. You're the best Mike!
Batch has a good pen.
It reflects a good heart. His willingness to put himself on the line, publicly baring his soul is inspirational indeed.
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
Senior Leader Distinguishs Himself
Baron Batch will be missed for many reasons. He is a great Red Raider.
Eye sweat
I has it.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Same here.
Great story by a great young man who also happens to be a fine football player.
I like to save Baron's quotes and read them to my son.
My family are Red Raiders. I hope that baron has a fabulous life. With his good heart, I cannot see how he could fail. I am proud of him as a human, a leader, a role model on and off the field. Thanks, Baron, for being a Red Raider too.
If that doesn't motivate and inspire you,
You could not possibly be a Red Raider. Baron is someone we all wish our children could meet and emulate.
DEEP
Now they need to bring that emotion into the next game.
Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost.
man that was profound. regardless of a terrible season, it makes me proud. perspective.
air raid? more like stop drop and roll...
Batch is a great guy.
And he ran very well last game. This guy will be missed. Lets hope he has over 100 yards this Saturday as well.
Yes he is
Also what makes Batch a great kid is his push to graduate from college. Lets all think back to Handspard and his ending here at Tech.
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
"We started too late" - Neal Brown
Very eloquent ...
There are watershed moments in a one’s life that will either propel him to greater heights or defeat him … and it’s up to that person in that moment to respond. Either way he responds, there is one thing for certain, he will not stay the same or ever be the same.
It thrills me to see men like Batch to break through that threshold and discover a whole new world of opportunity because he dug deep and found a passion and perseverance that he didn’t know existed.
His post ought to widely disseminated because of the impact it will have on those ready to fly, but won’t step out of the nest.
Batch did not quit last Saturday
and he paid his respect to those from the WWP.
Thanks Batch for being an overall good person “that really gets it.”
Batch motivates and inspires the people around him and he will do a multitude of great things in his life.
NUTS - Never Underestimate TEAM Strength
I love Baron Batch's perspective and attitude...
He’s a great inspiration and example for all of us…
I always have my son read his blog… (We enjoy listening to his play list as well…)
Glad he’s a Red Raider…
Thanks Baron!
"Transition is hard." - TT
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