(Sportsman of the year) is somebody who has made an impact in the community. And David's done that over the last couple of years. He's a natural for sportsman of the year. |
I've heard he is just a terrific speaker. Any time we can get a local celebrity, in this case, someone who grew up in Fort Walton, played at Florida, won the Heisman, did all he did ... it's a grand slam for us. |
It is a big job, but not that big of a job. |
The timing seemed just right. With all the things that have gone on, especially with Hurricane Katrina and its effect on our community and the region, having Danny be our guest speaker is a right combination. |