Marcus Mariota wouldn’t leave our Special Olympics @SOTennessee event until every kid had a catch. #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/Csvh78PpII
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 7, 2018
April 9 (UPI) -- Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota wouldn't leave a Special Olympics event in Nashville until every child participating caught one of his passes.
Mariota participated in the event Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
The Titans posted videos of the quarterback playing catch with children on their home field. Titans coach Mike Vrabel was also in attendance for the Music City Blitz.
"It gives the experience for your average day couch potato, average Joe to come out and play and be a pro," Special Olympics of Tennessee president Adam Germek said in a Twitter video from the Titans.
Our QB showing love to the @SOTennessee athletes this morning. 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/nMPuhPnjYD
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 7, 2018
The children participated in flag football at Nissan Stadium.
Thank you @Titans and @CoachVrabel50. You provided an unforgettable experience for @SOTennessee. Can’t wait for next year! #TitanUp #MusicCityBlitz https://t.co/n8Wx7NIfvH
— Special Olympics TN (@SOTennessee) April 8, 2018
"I just like seeing their faces light up," Mariota said in a video for the Titans. "I enjoy being around them. I think they've got such a great perspective on life and they are always so happy."
"I heard one of our @SOTennessee athletes say this was the best day of his life." #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/pH2Z6ngbkA
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) April 8, 2018
"I heard one of our athletes say this is the best day of his life," Germek said.
