[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 23027]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    CARROLL COLLEGE FIGHTING SAINTS

  Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I rise today in honor of the Carroll 
College Fighting Saints--a tough-as-nails football team from Helena, 
MT, that won the NAIA championship last night.
  It was one of those Saturday night games football fans live for. And 
before I say more about the Saints, I want to extend my congratulations 
to the University of Sioux Falls Cougars, which put up a heck of a 
fight, after a heck of a season.
  But with last night's win, Carroll held a perfect season. They were 
undefeated every step of the way. And every step of the way, Montanans 
watched with pride as they showed us what it takes to work as a team. 
And to win.
  Carroll's Fighting Saints are no stranger to making football history. 
This isn't the first year they have returned to Montana with a national 
trophy.
  What does it take?
  It takes hard work. Strong leadership--especially under Coach Mike 
Van Diest--and old-fashioned Montana grit.
  Most importantly, it takes teamwork and trust. Place kicker Tom 
Yarekmo missed two field goals. But Coach Van Diest trusted Yarekmo to 
try again--and he made the winning field goal.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
team, the coaches and a whole lot of dedicated fans.
  Their hard work and their victory is a warm reminder that hard work 
pays off.
  We're already looking forward to next year.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor.

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