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Perseverance/Personal Growth/Faith/Success

As a high school football player transitioning into playing college football or an individual transitioning into a new career or phase in one’s life, know that there will be ups and downs, highs and lows, and pitfalls to overcome. In 3rd & 10/ Overcoming the Pitfalls of Becoming a College Football Player, author Dr. Roosevelt “Bug” Isom, Jr. describes some of the pitfalls pertaining to the game of football, in life, and how to overcome, despite the constant challenges we face. Filled with painful truths, realistic guidance, motivating quotes, and riveting testimonies, 3rd & 10/Overcoming the Pitfalls of Becoming a College Football Player is a must read for all high school and college athletes, specifically football players, men and women, and mothers and fathers who seek guidance for their kids and for themselves on how to persevere, gain strength, grow spiritually, and overcome the pitfalls in life.

What's up, Bro?

I know it's early, but I wanted you to know that this book is a very real testimony that needs to be shared with so many who can relate. Your honesty and being up front with life events are those that most people can relate to. In this book, football and disappointments are used to illustrate your life and truths, but the book really tells a story of what life deals you when you don't prepare and stay ready.

It tells a story of when we take our eyes off the prize (Jesus Christ), and start to think we're bigger than life (because folks make us feel that way when we're winning). Our God has a way of getting our attention and reminding us of who we are and whose we are. My life story parallels with yours and it has nothing to do with football, but what's interesting is that I speak with so many people (co- workers, church members, fraternity bros, family members, even my pastor friends) and I hear our story over and over; unfortunately, most won't share the true reality of their life of ups and downs with anyone outside their circle of close friends.

Thanks for sharing your testimony with so many who need to know that they too can tell their truths and reach out and help heal our land. I've read this book more than five times and I really believe you have a story to share with not only athletes getting recruited to college, but to the world about "Overcoming Life's Pitfalls," and the world needs to hear it.

I've prayed this morning, with all sincerity and a few tears, that God would continue to bless you and your family and that He would bless this book in a way that it would release His Spirit of Love and Hope to all who read it. Continue to pray and meditate on how God wants you to do this (His) book (I don't know what this means, but God put it in my spirit).

Be blessed and keep your eyes on the prize. Love you much! I miss you Guys.

Mack A. Thomas, STS-C