College Football season...

Here is the south, college football is right behind God and family (and some people might even disagree with putting it 3rd). 

There are many reasons to love college football - maybe its the thought that everyone starts out with the same record - maybe its the idea of renewed optimism for every team and every school - maybe its the idea of tailgating and special times with family and friends.

For me, I love the personalities that go along with the game.  I like to see and hear players and coaches talk about who will be the LEADER on their team this year.

No doubt that football is the ultimate team sport.  But every team needs a leader.  The leader is NOT the coach.  The coach is assigned to be there (just like your boss).  A leader is a member of the team who steps up and inspires and motivates his/her teammates (just like you).

Last night, I witnessed a lack of leadership by LeGarrette Blount, a player on the University of Oregon football team.  After a 17-8 loss to Boise State, he punched a Boise State player after the game (who was not wearing a helmet).  Blount then proceeded to go nuts and had to be restrained by stadium security and police.  It was not a pretty scene...

If you want to see it or read more about it, click here.

Compare and contrast that outburst with some other current leaders in college football...

• Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
• Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
• Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

True leaders engage their team.  True leaders experience failure and turn it into success.  True leaders put their team needs above their own individual needs.

And I also believe that true leaders are ones who are confident in their faith.  All three are Christian, and all three have no problem sharing their faith with others.

Talk about leadership...

As we embark on another college football season, I invite you to take a look at your  work team. 

Have you been given the title of "leader" by those on your team? 

If not, it's time to get to work - 
 
Your season has started...