By Brett Hughes 

I wanted to take a moment out to recoginize a hero of mine in the sports world. It is only fitting as ESPN is celebrating Jimmy V Week in honor of the accomplishments, and more improtnalty passion and heart of the legend Jimmy Valvano.

In 1993, I was watching the ESPY awards and saw something that, at the time, may not have been aware would stay with me for the rest of my life. Jimmy V's speech floored me even as a young boy, I still watch about one a month to bring life, sports, and relationships back into perspective.

I would love to take time and poetically write out how his speech moved so many people, how his foundation brings hope to millions, and most improtantly how he showed the strength, dignity, and passion of an amzing man. However, there is no way to truly tell the story here in this simple blog. Absolutly no way to try and summarize his speech because if it were up to me... he would have went on for 20 more minutes. Please take a few minutes to sit back and listen to the speech I am linking below. Current athletes, coach's, and fans, can all learn from the way this man lived his life. If you are anything like me you will go through the three emotions Jimmy V believes everyone should experiance every day to live a full life. His candid and inspiring message is worth keeping on your favorites list for just about any occasion... Please click below and then click on the top speech.