What is up Mississippi?

Having spent the last five years in California before we moved to the Magnolia State, obviously our eyes and ears have been glued to the television in the wake of the deadly fires that are engulfing the southern half of the state. Luckily, all of our loved ones and friends are safe, but it puts into perspective just how fragile life is here on planet Earth... and reiterates to us the things that are really important.

Sports have been effected for sure in the Southland. Pepperdine has cancelled all athletic events and practices, as has San Diego State and the University of San Diego. The Aztecs were to host BYU on Saturday night at Qualcomm Stadium, but that game has now been postponed to December 1st. The Chargers have re-located to Arizona for the week, and there home game against the Texans is up in the air for Sunday afternoon. Not to mention the countless high schools and smaller colleges we don't hear about who have been put out by these fires that will not go out.

Christi and I ask you to join with us in praying for the people of Southern California as they deal with this devastation... much like all of us out West did for those here in the South when Katrina struck the Gulf Coast two years ago. And this Friday night when you are out a high school football game, or on Saturday when you walk in the gates of a college game... count your blessings... and remember those in So Cal who only wish they were as fortunate - and could get back to normality and sports in their region of the country

It's what makes America so great, in the face of adversity, we come together

Christian