Yep, Robbie Gould's 47 yard field goal attempt, which failed, would have won the game in Minnesota this past weekend. No doubt that hurts a player who is almost automatic. Add to this, the fact that he and his wife welcomed their first child over the weekend. He's got plenty on his plate with a new addition to the family. And yesterday, a day with no practice at Halas Hall, would have been the perfect time to chill out.
Well, that's just what he did in tornado ravaged Washington, IL!!
As Skip Begley and I delivered school supplies and food gift cards to Washington High we noticed a number of Bears in the Panther lunchroom. What was inspiring to me was seeing Robbie put aside all that is going on in his life to chat with students at the lunch table. It was clear that Robbie wasn't looking for the camera or reporters; rather, just spending time with youngsters who have really had their lives turned on their heads.
Talk about a guy who has his head screwed on right!!! Yes, missing a field goal is big but putting that aside and endeavoring to help others; well, there are no amount of words to describe what that means to people trying to get their lives in order, to rebuild, and to move on.
Like I said, Gould is Gold!
Dick
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