In elementary school, we sing songs about the American melting pot and learn why that makes America so great. Sadly, that lesson gets so grossly distorted by others as we grow up. It's nice to be reminded about the most basic teachings of human respect, kindness, and dignity every now and then.
Marcus Freeman will become the first Black head football coach to coach in a Division I national championship game.
Freeman is already the first head coach of Asian descent to coach in the College Football Playoff.
FINAL: Notre Dame 27, Penn State 24.
The Fighting Irish will play for a national championship in Atlanta on Jan. 20.