Watch An Entire Team Of Teenage Football Players Do Something Very Unexpected.

[dipsydoodle]

We've heard a lot of negative news about teenage football players recently. And while some have engaged in awful behavior, the truth is that there are a lot of amazing people in the world.

These guys blew me away. They're full of kindness, empathy, compassion, and love — and they're only in junior high. As a parent, I hope to raise my kids to care about others like these boys do. The future is a brighter place with them in it.

http://www.upworthy.com/watch-an-entire-team-of-teenage-football-players-do-something-very-unexpected

The subject here is an overall act of kindness : not sport.

[Tobin S.]

1. Definitely worth the view.

Thanks for posting that.

[B Calm]

2. Must see!! I love this story

[Rose Siding]

3. So happy to have seen that. Thanks!

[distantearlywarning]

4. Wow, these are some great kids here!

Their parents should be very proud.

[LWolf]

5. I watched this with my 8th graders.

It led to a substantive discussion on their part; I didn't need to prompt them.

[cantbeserious]

6. Kick And Recommend

eom

[Happyhippychick]

7. Beautiful

[Callalily]

8. What a heartwarming story!

Truly a life changing event for many!

[Danmel]

9. they should send this to Richie Incognito

Maybe he can learn something from these kids.

[Divernan]

10. More detail about Michigan middle school -

For any viewers who don't have sound (like me at the moment):

Middle School Football Players Leave Coaches In The Dark To Give Teammate Special Moment
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 12:53 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

Stories about sports teams devising a way to give a special-needs kid a memorable moment in the sun aren't necessarily original anymore. But they always hit home, and a recent story from Michigan has an extra twist that elevates it another level. At Olivet Middle School in Michigan, the football team worked up a plan to give Keith Orr a chance to score his first touchdown. Specifically it was Orr's teammates -- not the coaches -- who developed and executed this idea.

Orr's teammate, Sheridan Hedrick, was running the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown but slid to take a knee at the 1-yard line. The fans, not understanding that a larger plan was in motion, weren't thrilled. But the next play was Orr, with the rest of the team blocking, running the ball across the goal line to score a touchdown.

This story was broadcast on the CBS Evening News in late October, but it has gained considerable momentum on social media this week. The official CBS YouTube clip of the segment had 750,000 views by Wednesday morning.
http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/good-sports/201311/olivet-middle-school-football

[myrna minx]

11. Awww- those are great kids. I think I have something in my eye...

[Inkfreak]

12. Those are some good kids right there. (nt)

[ChazII]

13. K&R

Thanks for posting. These students taught adults a lesson and one that will hopefully be remembered for a long time.

[avebury]

14. K&R nt

[Gothmog]

15. Great story

[dicksmc3]

16. What a GREAT story!!

Well, I gotta admit I'm trying to hold back on the tears, OH HELL!!! Let's just let the tears flow!! Their parents have to be so proud of each and everyone of those players!!

[pacalo]

17. +1.

Welcome to DU, dicksmc3!

[WCGreen]

18. Kids these days....

I tell you...

[treestar]

19. Well raised kids!

Good for them. Could be there are no bullies among them.

[roguevalley]

20. beautiful. we can't forget goodness exists

[rhett o rick]

21. k&r thanks for posting. nm