I will not be writing about the Seahawks vs. Packers hail mary drama or the cornucopia of blown calls and sloppy officiating throughout the season so far because that story will be beat to death on every media outlet that even remotely covers sports. Instead, I will talk about a far more spectacular story. Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver Torrey Smith lit up the New England Patriots this week on Sunday Night Football. He had six receptions for a 127 yards, an average of 21.2 yards per catch, as well as reeling in two touchdowns. Smith was the difference maker for the Ravens who bested the Pats 31 to 30. However, the stats aren't the only thing that make this story remarkable. Less than 24 hours before Smith caught his second touchdown, setting Baltimore up for a game winning field goal, Smith faced unspeakable tragedy. Early Sunday morning, Smith received news that his younger brother, Tevin Jones, had lost control of his motor cycle and crashed into a utility pole. The 19 year old was pronounced dead at the scene. In addition to being a big brother, Torrey Smith acted as a father figure to Jones, as well as his five other younger siblings, assisting his single mother who was often busy working to support her family. Sports have the unique ability to provide healing in so many different ways to so many different people. It is stories like this that remind us what the game is all about. Truly inspiring.
