By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Collinsville Head Football Coach Daniel Garrett wanted to give back to the community who supports his team.

He decided to create a project for the Collinsville Panthers to participate in community outreach by visiting residents of the Collinsville Nursing Home outside their windows to bring a little cheer to their day. 

For sophomore center Jordan Coker, whose family runs and owns the nursing home, this was a project near and dear to his heart.

"I've always grown up around the nursing home, and it's just nice to see...They really appreciate everything, especially at a time like this when they see no one at all, even family members," said Coker. 

On Tuesday, Coach Garrett and Assistant Coach Chris Condle led the team into two groups and covered the entire nursing home, knocking on windows and greeting the residents. 

Many residents greeted the team with "Go Panthers" signs.

"We talk in our culture about 'you can't lead until you serve'," said Garrett. "I felt that this would be something that would lift spirits and let them know we will be thinking about them now and when we play in the future."

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