Opportunity knocks...

We spent last weekend with the Tanners. Mike was asked to carry the Alumni Flag that leads the football team onto the field. This is a new tradition that Coach Mendenhall started this year. Previous flag carriers include Lavell and Patti Edwards, Vai Sikahema, and Ty Detmer...not a bad crowd to be in, huh?? Mike has such respect for Coach Mendenhall and I'm sure the Coach has similar respect for Mike. I also know that Mike embodies all of the ethics, values, determination, and integrity that the Coach wants his players to leave his program with. I am sure he was asked to carry the flag, not for a famous name or NFL career, but because BYU would be absolutely thrilled if everyone of their players turned out as great as him. My sister married one great guy and I feel lucky that he calls me family. We were the most proud Cougar fans at the game last Friday night...guaranteed!! We love you Mikey...thanks for letting us all be a part of and re-live those crazy-fun and special glory days!! I don't know what you have done to all of us (girls at least). We can't even sit through a football game without crying.

(I was lucky enough to get to go down to the field with Mike to take pictures...unfortunately they are still being held captive on Hollie's camera. As soon as I can get them I will do another post...I am trying to be patient. It was my once in a lifetime experience too! Hollie....)