tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232284755689004418.post644417466401377077..comments2024-03-11T12:01:00.551-04:00Comments on This Member Muses: Ugh! Another Sports Posting: "Go Out and Get Some Mormons"Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232284755689004418.post-66318746797436948922010-12-09T21:01:50.923-05:002010-12-09T21:01:50.923-05:00I will be the first to admit that 19 year old miss...I will be the first to admit that 19 year old missionaries are hardly the poster child for maturity—having been one myself many years ago—but with the right mindset and motivation, many young men develop greater faith, determination, and work habits to handle life's looming challenges. This can definitely be an advantage in the world of sports.<br /><br />Two years can also make a huge difference when it comes to physical strength. Most freshman football players are already big and strong due to the sport's physical nature, but missions allow them to mature even more. There can be a big physical difference between an 18 year old and a 21 year old.<br /><br />As far as the maturity of the sport of football itself, well, it's a funny world we live in. Football is important to a lot of people. Yes, it is a form of entertainment and it is after all, just a game, but it also provides opportunities for some, to receive a college education, and football can provide many a life's lesson.<br /><br />Is there an advantage to having RM's on a football team? I believe so. But with the growth of the church, more and more are choosing to play at schools other than BYU and Utah.Randyhttp://latterdaysports.com/noreply@blogger.com