Tony Dungy on Nick Foles and Giving a Voice to Christians in the NFL: 'That's One of the Reasons God Has Me at NBC' 08-17-2018 by Jenna Browder

   WASHINGTON – Legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy tells CBN News one of the reasons he believes God has him working as a sports analyst is "to be the voice" for Christian players who want to speak about their faith.

   Dungy, an analyst on NBC's "Football Night in America," sat down with CBN News to talk about the new children's book series he wrote with his wife, Lauren.

   Dungy also spoke about football and comments he made this past Super Bowl after he interviewed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.  

   "He told me he felt that God had him on that Philadelphia Eagles team for a reason," Dungy explained. "He had been the backup quarterback, now he was starting in the Super Bowl and he felt very confident he was going to have a good game because he believed God had him there for that purpose."

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OUR BUSINESS IS CALLED: THE OLD PEN MAN

   My name is George Patterson. I was born 1951 in Remer, Minnesota, attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Remer.

   I gave my life to the Lord and was water baptized when I was about ten years old and started having visions. One of these visions was a chicken coop without any chickens. After graduating from high school, I attended Bethany College of Missions in Bloomington, Minnesota. That is where I found the chicken coop without any chickens. It was being used as a storage building. Bethany was where the real understanding of the Bible came home. Academically I was average at best. However, being surrounded by so many men and women of God impacted my life forever. At Bethany I encountered spirit filled preaching and teaching.

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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Tight End Jason Witten Redefines Greatness

REDEFINES GREATNESS

   Tight End Jason Witten is catching passes at a historic rate, all under the long-revered trademark of the Dallas Cowboys and the iconic lone star worn on their helmets.

   Jason says, “There’s tradition with the star. This is a team that was built on foundation, Tom Landry. The standard here is to be the best. In everything you do! On the field, but how you carry yourself off the field as well. The star is global and I think there’s some respect that comes with that in trying to be your best.”

   The 13-year veteran is among the best! The ten-time pro-bowl player ranks second in all-time career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end. Jason has become a cornerstone for the Cowboys franchise.

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