Nearly forty years later, after countless winning seasons and championships, Coach Gage found himself in a unique situation, coaching an unusual player. When Emmet (Tom) Thompson joined the Austin College football team as a spry fifty-nine year-old kicker, Coach Gage had his doubts. But Thompson's dedication and tenacity spoke for himself on the field, and the two men forged an unshakable friendship built on their three loves___faith, family, and football.