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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

CW Weekly Devotional - "Yabbo-Dabo-Doo!"
By laneglaze @ 2:31 PM :: 621 Views :: 1 Comments ::

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"

Matthew 21:10, NIV

Just when it looked like it couldn't get any worse, things began to turn early Monday morning. Despite the growing fears and frustrations over the last few weeks, yesterday started with the sense that maybe we had reached rock bottom...that maybe our leaders were prepared to do all in their power to bailout the situation. By midday, the news that so many had been craving finally began to hit the streets. The financial markets have rebounded? Oh, no. No, the attention of Clemson Nation on Monday was not focused on the Russell or Treasury buildings in DC, but on the Jervey and McFadden buildings on the edge of Clemson's campus.

Finally, the cries of so many had been heard. Bowden was out, and Swinney was in. "Yabbo-dabo-doo!"

Yesterday's events made the longtime Clemson Tiger fan within me reminisce a little. The Red Parker days. The Danny Ford days. The Ken Hatfield days. And now, I guess we can add, the Tommy Bowden days. All good people, all good coaches...whose time as the Leader of Clemson Nation had come and passed.

The small college student-athlete in me reacted differently to yesterday's news. How have we allowed college athletics to grow into such big business? What have we gained...and what have we lost? What lessons are we teaching our children? What does our collective investment in the college sports industry say about our priorities, our values, our morals as a state? Is it time for a massive overhaul of the systems and structures of college sports as well?

The pastor in me felt the need to pray. For the Bowdens, knowing that even a pile of money can't heal certain wounds. For my daughter's friend, who will most likely be having to move once again. And for the Swinneys, a quality young couple now thrust into the brightest of spotlights.

Lastly, the preacher-prophet in me was reminded of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. "Here comes our hero to save the day! All of our problems will soon be solved!"

Dabo and Kathleen, a piece of advice: Always remember that the same crowd that welcomed Jesus later called for his "dismissal." Stay firm in your faith...be true to your heart...and keep your eyes on the One that will see you through it all.

With mixed emotions,

lane

Rev. C. Lane Glaze
Director - Clemson Wesley Foundation
Campus Minister - Clemson UMC
PO Box 1703 Clemson SC 29633
864-207-9135 (c) or 864-654-5547 (o)
www.clemsonwesley.com

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