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December 29, 2009 It’s been said the 1958 NFL Championship game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts was the greatest game ever. Of course it sealed the relationship between football and TV, but for the community of Baltimore, Maryland, it was much more. Their beloved Colts 23-17 victory ignited a universal pride among their citizens that has never wavered. The good folks of Baltimore always felt inferior to their northerly neighbors of New York City. It was something this historic victory eradicated. How could that happen? It’s because communities are truly connected to their sports teams. Even here in Novi, our high school teams (Novi and Catholic Central) are great sources of pride. When individual athletes from our area make the progression to the next level, it is a seen as a positive reflection on the community. Strong values, work ethic, and the infrastructure to produce success, had to have played a part in the evolution and maturation of young adults into the real world. I remember when I was a senior in high school, and during our 10-day ‘Hell Week’ in August as football was just starting, one day I was so gassed and tired, I questioned whether this torture was worth it. Then all of a sudden I heard the unmistakable sound of a drumbeat. Over in the Stadium, the marching band was getting ready for the season as well. I could picture a packed stadium on a Friday night, the band playing “Hang on Sloopy” and the positive energy lifted me out of the doldrums. The relationship between a community and its sports teams is special and that is very evident right here in Novi. Soon, we’ll be into the New Year and back to the grind. Pop into Novi Ice Arena, or the On Campus Gym for a hockey game, a basketball game, or a wrestling meet. The beat of the drum is ever present. It’s the heartbeat and pulse of our city, and everybody matters. (c) 2009 Novi
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