LSU coaching legend makes plea to teens

I was asked by Darron Thomas to write an article for his website, Southern Sports & Travel, on bringing attention to all teenagers about wearing seat belts and not texting while driving.  I was most eager to accept because I have seen far too many mangled bodies or teenagers that had to spend the rest of their lives in a wheelchair because they failed to follow the rules of the road.

It has become an epidemic and to witness it first-hand is heart-breaking.  Young people in a coffin, paralyzed for life, disfigured, limbs amputated, and some in a vegetarian state makes me weep for them and their loved ones.

All of us when we are young think we are bullet proof or try to act cute to impress our so-called friends.  I plead with all young people to use your seat belts, do not drink and drive, or text while you are driving.  Those that truly follow this advice have a far better chance to live a productive life than those who defy doing something sensible and life-saving.

The easiest thing in the world is to make a commitment and the hardest thing in the world is to keep them.  Make a commitment now to live a long and happy life.

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Dale Brown

LSU Basketball Coach 1972-97

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**Note: Dale Brown is a coaching legend in the state of Louisiana and made the LSU basketball program a national power for many years. Brown coached greats Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Jackson, Rudy Macklin and others and made two final four appearances.
As a youngster growing up in Baton Rouge Brown was one of my heroes and I was honored that he offered, without hesitation, to lend his support to a tragic growing trend amongst our teens.