A Game of Hope

Kids from two Texas high schools learn how football can impact life beyond the field, thanks to one game. Story and Coverage by Matt Barrie, NBC Sports, Dallas-Fortworth, TX.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

41 Christian Cullen Test Tries, he would score 5 more tries in tests 42 Vs France, Paris 2000 43 Vs Italy, Hamilton 2002 44 Vs Fiji, Wellington 2002 45 VS Fiji, Wellington 2002 46 Vs Fiji, Wellington 2002 he played his last test on Nov 16 2002 against France in Paris 58 tests, 46 tries, 3 convertions, 236 points vs Argentina – 2 games, 3 tries vs Australia – 15 games, 8 tries vs England – 5 games, 2 tries vs Fiji – 2 games, 5 tries vs France – 5 games, 3 tries vs Ireland – 1 game, 0 tries vs Italy – 3 games, 2 tries vs Samoa – 2 games, 3 tries vs Scotland – 5 games, 6 tries vs South Africa – 15 games, 10 tries vs Tonga – 2 games, 1 try vs Wales – 1 game, 3 tries non test matches vs Llanelli – 1 game, 4 tries vs New Zealand A – 1 game, 2 tries the greatest sportsman of all time
Video Rating: 4 / 5

45 Responses to “A Game of Hope”

  1. dragoncantor says:

    This is beautiful. Thank you for putting it up.

  2. theman123291 says:

    my teacher used this video to teach us how cool

  3. nachojr456 says:

    wow that is cool

  4. thehealthcolonel says:

    An amazing story of how making someone feel worthy, will inspire and encourage to make positive change no matter what happened in the past. A great lesson for juveniles and adults.

  5. jonathanalvarez713 says:

    man i cant believe this happend…i used to play for the gainesville tornadoes. i was starting 3 years straight. i was released before we made it to this game…much respect for my coach….coach williams and coach scott….

  6. Godexpectsperfect says:

    Yes we can reach the youth. Also let us reach them before they go down the wrong road. the info in the new book about Total Victory Perspective can help regenerate the future youth

  7. GospelwritteninASL says:

    Yes!!! You all won the game when you burst thru the spirit line. I wish I could have been there to cheer you on. You need this encouragement, even when no one is around to tell you you’re great. That’s Who the Comforter is (John14:16). Believe & keep remembering okay!

  8. uber418 says:

    wow that’s great. can’t wait to see it when it comes out.
    do you know when they plan to do so?

  9. dallasstars365 says:

    They are actually in talks with both of the Head Coaches to make a Movie. I believe it is either Paramount or Dreamworks. I was able to speak with the coach from Grapevine Faith and they were talking as early as last year about it.

  10. pballin247 says:

    GO COACH WILLIAMS! GO MUSTANGS!

  11. coffekilla123 says:

    Wow – what a wonderful and heartfelt story. I know one of the coaches from Gainesville. I saw a grown man cry and he still lights up when he tells the story – Movie material for sure!

  12. uber418 says:

    THIS NEEDS TO BE MADE INTO A MOTION PICTURE! film is one of the best ways of communication in this day and age. think about the impact this could have only non believers if this was made into a big motion picture! SOMEONE GET STEVEN SPIELBURG ON THIS!

  13. TammyC24 says:

    Absolutely inspiring!!! Being a sports parent of 3 kids, I know that inspiration of your child is so very important, no matter the outcome of the contest. KUDOS to all fans, parents, students, and faculty of the opposing school for showing their love and support to these young men.

  14. natekam1496 says:

    Fantastic leadership by both coaches. By word and example. This act benefited everyone who was involved…it even added value to the viewers!

  15. jsmiley3 says:

    CLASS ACT!

  16. youbalkcom says:

    What a great coach to be able to see that opportunity coming and give his fans the opportunity to support Gainsville State. How many coaches would have missed that opportunity… Hats off to the detention center directors for putting this team together and advocating for these young men to be able to play. The young men will forever be blessed because of the opportunity that has been given.

  17. Doomspike77 says:

    Beautiful

  18. paulpettefer says:

    Go Jesus!

    Welcome to the Love Revolution.

  19. fullerming says:

    This is an excellent story. It is very inspiring. My hope and prayer is that God’s people everywhere can be inspired and get out of their selfish ways and serve God in ways that really counter this selfish, sinful culture. Many people want to see more of this kind of news, and not the stuff that tickles, tantalizes and temps our base, selfish, sinful nature as human beings.

  20. ilovechefwilliam says:

    What a great story!

  21. grandslam1998 says:

    CC Is an all time great. He was such a balanced runner and had space awareness that few can match. David from Wales

  22. Outlawzand1 says:

    Rugby, the greatest contact sport ever!

  23. 888jdizzle says:

    love you man

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  25. 12Jackman12 says:

    that phase on 39. brilliant

  26. aotearoastu says:

    Back when rugby was worth watching!

  27. 1Ahglyman says:

    Number 1 back 3 players ever,wikid pace, the vision of the man,the lines he ran,the agility gr8 balance just a great all rounder
    wikid … absolutly wikid!!

  28. Aaendewy8D says:

    Beast!!

  29. skillsndrills says:

    5.08 wicked try, one of the best ever

  30. masterofsomething025 says:

    4:05. hahahaha owned

  31. slydoglau says:

    will never get sick of watching his vidoe clips.

  32. slydoglau says:

    cullen is just plain awsome

  33. strpingu says:

    Brilliant player!

  34. MarksmanKiddo says:

    @CaptainHurricane how bout rupeni caucau?

  35. MrFraser455 says:

    thank you christian cullen.

  36. ljdougall says:

    @CaptainHurricane Granted Cully wasn’t quite the force he was previously, but he was still effective and arguably the best 15 in super 12 2003 and you can’t tell me both Ben Blair and Ben Atiga were better that Cullen even then. Remember Leon McDonald ended up playing at 13.

  37. KylieNz1 says:

    hes a legend

  38. TheSkankat says:

    @9halfback9 all blacks will be more worried about facing england in world cup than england will about nz after that game.

  39. TheSkankat says:

    @9halfback9 england had an off day as well, same old story big mistakes in crucial areas, thought ABs were creakin in the scrums and 2nd half ABs just hung on, couple of suspect tries gears and englands but ABs deserved it, if england cut out stupid penalties and mistakes like not findin touch from own penalty!! could have been different story.

  40. 9halfback9 says:

    @TheSkankat All Blacks had an off game and still managed to beat England by a safe margin, see you again at the world cup next year.

  41. 44redman1 says:

    lol the try at 5:08 …….. typicall damm kiwis 🙂

    pull out that crap just for us

  42. thagr812903 says:

    cullen still had the goods for the rwc in 03. but instead took that panzee leon mcdonald, world famous for countinously getting concussed when getting smashed lol

    but take a look at 2:15 and how that south african tries to trip him up. bloddy dirty players these south africans lol

  43. CaptainHurricane says:

    @woonoel101 You nonce, John Hart didn’t wreck him, and John Mitchell had no choice really. Cullen’s leg injury robbed him of his blistering speed and step, which was two of his big weapons (he was still strong though). After that, he didn’t have much to offer, as he wasn’t really what one would call a thinker. He was, and still is the most freakishly talented runner with the ball I’ve ever seen though, ahead of Lomu, Kirwan and Jeff Wilson etc. Gee I miss him.

  44. woonoel101 says:

    God damn you John Hart for wrecking Cully. He couldve and shouldve been seen in black so much more.
    And fuck you too John Mitchell, you got rid of him.

  45. TheSkankat says:

    @merlo1099 get back to ya after the twickenham game.

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