Mormons in sports: John Beck and the high school tuba player

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:52:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Mormon Life says: Make sure to click through to the whole story for the highlight about the tuba-playing offensive lineman at Memphis. Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck got his opportunity to start a game this past Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

Beck, a 30-year-old former BYU star, was the subject of a feature article Thursday in The Washington Post. Beck appeared on track to get the starting job at the beginning of the season but was relegated to backup behind Rex Grossman. Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall said the team is behind Beck.

Women married to NFL Mormons try to keep things normal at home

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:12:00 -0600

source: MormonTimes.com

Mormon Life says: We often look at the men, but this is a sit-down with their wives. They are married to men who play a physically brutal game, always one fluke, misstep or jarring hit away from a career-ending injury.

Their husbands have constant demands on their time, from practice to meetings to autograph seekers to charity appearances.

The ups-and-downs of a season can be excruciating. There is both praise and criticism, and it all depends on whether you win or lose.

For at least 16 weeks of the year, their husbands are away on Sundays. Their job performance is the talk of the town. The spotlight is always present.

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Mormons in sports: John Beck and the high school tuba player

Women married to NFL Mormons try to keep things normal at home