Texas Tech coach discusses faith, football
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FAITH AND FOOTBALL
Tommy Tubberville discussed his Church of Christ background in a recent interview.
FAITH AND FOOTBALL
Tommy Tubberville discussed his Church of Christ background in a recent interview.
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - Tommy Tuberville, new head football coach at Texas Tech University, discussed his faith and Church of Christ upbringing in a recent interview with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
“That’s big in my life, my family’s life,” said Tuberville, an active member of the Auburn, Ala., church during his time as Auburn University’s head coach.
“There’s something other than football, I believe, and so we’ll be active in the church here. Actually, I want to bring in a full-time team chaplain here in our football program,” he added.
“We’ve done that every place I’ve been. We don’t push any religion. ... I just believe, give players the opportunity to be involved.” The chaplain will visit with players about home life and family and give them “somebody they can relate to.”
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“That’s big in my life, my family’s life,” said Tuberville, an active member of the Auburn, Ala., church during his time as Auburn University’s head coach.
“There’s something other than football, I believe, and so we’ll be active in the church here. Actually, I want to bring in a full-time team chaplain here in our football program,” he added.
“We’ve done that every place I’ve been. We don’t push any religion. ... I just believe, give players the opportunity to be involved.” The chaplain will visit with players about home life and family and give them “somebody they can relate to.”
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George, did you see the part where it said, "We don't push any religion?" What's it hurt to have a guy come talk to them about their home life or family if they need someone to talk to. The military is a tax supported institution, should they not have chaplains either?
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Monty Jones Alameda Norman, Oklahoma - USA February 10, 2010 |
Tommy should keep his religious beliefs in his home and his Church. Texas Tech is a Public Tax Supported Institution, NOT and extention of the Church of Christ!!!
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George Gant None Toluca Lake, CA - USA February 9, 2010 |
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