This was the second time Campbell’s team has reached the finals and their first time taking home the title.
Campbell founded the team 16 years ago, finding it the perfect opportunity to give back to the league that he once played in.
“When I was a kid they used to bus us to Miami Beach to play football,” Campbell said. “I always said that when I made some money, I wanted to start a program right in my own community where kids could play organized football and experience the game the way it was meant to be taught.”
The annual Pop Warner Super Bowl brings together the top teams from four age/weight divisions: Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget and Midget.
Several NFL players are graduates of the Pop Warner league, including Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Chad Johnson and Antonio Bryant from the Cleveland Browns.
But as Uncle Luke says, it’s not even about becoming an NFL star.
“For these kids, it’s not even about whether they want to go on to play professional football. It’s about them being able to experience the good life of organized football and to be part of something in their own community.”
Luke is also looking into bringing together other celebrity-coached teams for a showcase game in January.
“People have been asking when my team is gonna play Snoop’s team. Well, we’ll have that answer for them next month,” he said.
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