Wednesday, November 27, 2013

A Moving Video Of The Ohio State Football Team Showing Compassion To A Local Sports Anchor

A Moving Video Of The Ohio State Football Team Showing Compassion To A Local Sports Anchor

There have been many inspiring stories this year in college football but few touched me as much as the following video.
On Tuesday evening, September 17th, 21-year-old Maria Elizabeth Tiberi was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Hilliard, OH.  Maria is the daughter of Dom Tiberi, a local sports anchor for WBNS-TV.
Mr. Tiberi has covered Ohio State football for 30 years.  When he returned to work on Saturday, September 28th to cover the game against Wisconsin, the team welcomed him back in a touching way.  Watch the video below and then I will have a few comments afterwards.
http://youtu.be/oMa51rk7jRo
  1. 87 Hugs from players and staff does not happen by accident.
  2. In the midst of a big game the team still had the awareness to take a moment to comfort a hurting person.
  3. This video caused me to self-evaluate.  Why do I think I am often too busy to show compassion to those in need?  I need to be just as intentional about showing compassion.
  4. Many times, words are not necessary to comfort a hurting person.  Often just being present makes all the difference in the world.
  5. The people are always a picture of the leader.  I am very, very impressed with the type of program Urban Meyer is building and culture he is creating.
  6. The Power Of Investment – Tiberi has supported the Ohio State program for three decades.  When he needed it most, the program was there to support him.
What are your thoughts on this video?

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