Football Date: The Brandon Burlsworth Story

I don't know about you all, but I am a sucker for a good underdog story. In just about any circumstance, be it at the Olympic games or some contestant on The Voice- I just love hearing a story about someone coming from behind to achieve something in life. GREATER is a new football-based movie that focuses on always pursuing what you want to do with perseverance, dedication, and faith. This movie inspired Jared and I's most recent at-home date night.

Since we had so much fun with our Christmas in July theme date, we used this movie as an excuse to have a football-themed night. We decided to try out some new recipes for our football parties and of course we made a couple of our old favorites as well. Hello, Crack Dip. 

We found a copycat wing recipe from one of our favorite Disney restaurants and decided to give it a whirl. With just a tiny bit of tweaking we think we nailed it- they were SO delicious. Honey-Ginger Coriander wings. We will definitely be serving these up to our friends and family for game days this season.

T even crashed our football date night for a little bit- but since his onesie was "on theme" we allowed it ;)

The movie we watched comes out August 26th but I was given the opportunity to prescreen it; this is the first time I've ever heard the Brandon Burlsworth story. The movie is a must-see for any football loving fan, especially any of you diehard Razorback fans, I know you're out there! ;) I'm pretty confident there are no sports movies out there that I don't love. GREATER the movie left me feeling both inspired and inadequate. Inadequate, what?! I know, I know- but hear me out.

Brandon Burlsworth essentially proves everyone wrong in this movie. He had one focus, one dream and he went after it no matter how many people laughed at him and no matter how many personal obstacles stood in his way. How many times in life have we said we want to do something, accomplish something, create something... but have yet to actually put our all into it? I know it's something I'm guilty of constantly. The sad reality is that I haven't tried. Not truly given my biggest, best effort to something I'm passionate about- but why? Because my dreams are too big? too scary? too daunting? There are no excuses. None. This movie was a wonderful reminder that I'm the only person standing in the way of those dreams.

Below is a sneak peek of the trailer for those of you who are interested. Football fans- I'm telling you it's a must-see movie. Check out GREATER The Movie, in select theaters (be sure to check your local ones for availability and showtimes!) August 26th.

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