as the stadium was packed. The band marched in ahead of the teams as they prepared to kickoff the tournament. The announcer was great as he was able to add his own unique spin to the play-by-play commentary. Looking along the sideline, one could see former NFL Players and various celebrities. Even the Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, could be seen giving a welcome to the crowd.

At the end of the day, Deion’s T.R.U.T.H. team had won two games to one beating Jamal’s Atlanta Vikings in the 10 and 14-year-old age group. Jamal’s Atlanta Vikings came away with a win in the 12 year old game. As much as the focus was on competition, it was also a day to celebrate unity between people, as the event was a true success. The most important moment of the day was after the games were over when two players who had previously gotten into a scuffle on the field due to their competitive nature were brought together by Deion and Jamal and shook hands. It was important to them that the players understood that even though they fight tooth and nail on the field, once the game is over, you respectfully shake your opponent's hand and let it be.

For two players that had a dynamic effect on the field of play, they had an even larger impact off the field. With little help from outside sources, Jamal Lewis's Atlanta Vikings and Deion Sanders's T.R.U.T.H. were able to set a precedent that I believe will be duplicated by various pro athletes all over the nation.