Sons of the Father(s)

So I learned today, that Irving Fryar's son is playing college football. To my knowledge, Senior Fryar is the only current (or former) NFL player to deliver a sermon at our church. I remember being amazed at the size of his hands, and well, at how many people were suddenly interested in coming to church. To his credit, it wasn't a celebrity focused sermon, it was a biblically-based sermon....but than again I was only 15-17, so I might not have been all that objective....but I digress...

His son, Londen, is a 5-11, 194 cornerback for the Western Michigan Broncos. NFL material...probably not, based on his size and where he plays, but who knows...

I also read an article on ESPN.com about the sons of 3 rather people who play high school football for Oaks Christian Academy in Los Angeles.....where some of you might remember that "7" came from, before his ND days.

Talk about star power....on the JV football team is quarterback Trevor Gretzky....son of the "Great One". The wide receiver he throws to is Trey Smith, son of the "Fresh Prince", and the quarterback of the Varsity team is some guy named Montana.

So picture Wayne Gretzky, Will Smith & Joe Montana in the stands for a high school football game....crazy awesome! The writer even talks about how when they see a helicopter circling the field that they think it's Will Smith, running a few minutes late.

Last but not least, how about those Ball State Cardinals?? I never knew why a college located in Muncy, Indiana could come up with the name..."Ball State"...maybe it's a reference to baskeball, but who knows, I certainly don't.

Anyways, the university, best known for being Dave Letterman's alma mater is unbeated and ranked 17th in the country, higher than ND (ouch), Michigan and only 6 spots behind Ohio State. How about them "Cardinals".