man of the year
If I had a chance to honor the greatest moment in local sports at the end of the year, I very well might have to go with what happened at Veterans Stadium in New Britain on Friday night.
In case you haven't heard about it, New Britain football coach Paul Morrell, one of the nicest, most respectful individuals you will ever meet, proposed to his girlfriend Michelle Mase at halftime. Thankfully for him, and those in attendance waiting with bated breath, she said yes.
As reported to me by Herald photographer Amy Reed, and in the Herald by correspondent Ryan Cote, the team called the wives and girlfriends of the coaching staff onto the field at halftime of the final home game of the year to "honor" them for their sacrifices and support during the season. That was the partially-true cover-up to keep the future Mrs. Morrell in the dark.
Once they were on the field, the New Britain band and Canettes, always willing to take center stage, formed a heart around the couple as Morrell, as pictured in Saturday's Herald, got down on one knee and popped the question.
I must say this is one of the best proposals I have ever heard of, and a truly special moment for all those involved. For Morrell to get to share that moment with his team as well is special.
I would like to note that in the world of football, there are few coaches who would be willing to do what Morrell did. Most would be overly absorbed with the game, worried about needing to address potential pitfalls at halftime, and perhaps already in the locker room yelling at their players.
But this is not Morrell's style. My sincere praise to the coach, who at the end of the day (or rather in the middle of the game), reaffirmed to players and fans that there are things far more important than football. This will be a moment those players recall for the rest of their lives, and hopefully it encourages them to treat their significant others with love, respect and remember that those are the most important things.
Congratulations to Michelle and Paul.
Oh, and just for good measure the 'Canes won the game against Manchester. But who will remember that by next year?
In case you haven't heard about it, New Britain football coach Paul Morrell, one of the nicest, most respectful individuals you will ever meet, proposed to his girlfriend Michelle Mase at halftime. Thankfully for him, and those in attendance waiting with bated breath, she said yes.
As reported to me by Herald photographer Amy Reed, and in the Herald by correspondent Ryan Cote, the team called the wives and girlfriends of the coaching staff onto the field at halftime of the final home game of the year to "honor" them for their sacrifices and support during the season. That was the partially-true cover-up to keep the future Mrs. Morrell in the dark.
Once they were on the field, the New Britain band and Canettes, always willing to take center stage, formed a heart around the couple as Morrell, as pictured in Saturday's Herald, got down on one knee and popped the question.
I must say this is one of the best proposals I have ever heard of, and a truly special moment for all those involved. For Morrell to get to share that moment with his team as well is special.
I would like to note that in the world of football, there are few coaches who would be willing to do what Morrell did. Most would be overly absorbed with the game, worried about needing to address potential pitfalls at halftime, and perhaps already in the locker room yelling at their players.
But this is not Morrell's style. My sincere praise to the coach, who at the end of the day (or rather in the middle of the game), reaffirmed to players and fans that there are things far more important than football. This will be a moment those players recall for the rest of their lives, and hopefully it encourages them to treat their significant others with love, respect and remember that those are the most important things.
Congratulations to Michelle and Paul.
Oh, and just for good measure the 'Canes won the game against Manchester. But who will remember that by next year?
Labels: football
posted by Ryan Pipke at
4:34 PM
1 Comments:
what about the NWC swimming championshnips held Saturday afternoon at Wesleyan?
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