McNabb effect

Donovan McNabb until this afternoon is the quarterback of the NFL team Philadelphia Eagles. He has led the Phillies to 8 playoff appearances in his 11 seasons there. He also holds every meaningful franchise passing record. But, not winning the ultimate prize the super bowl just means that McNabb may be shipped out of Philly. Sad ending to a good career stint at Philly.

NFL reporters and analysts say sources close to McNabb have not taken this issue too badly. But, I find it hard to agree with these people.

My Dad was vice president (finance) at FFE minerals. In 2008, they merged with their cement division in India and just when my dad thought he would be made the CFO, they bought in another young guy. The younger guy did not like the minerals group still reporting to my dad and a power struggle ensued. Finally, my dad had to resign.

The situation is very similar to what McNabb is facing. Just as McNabb ensured a playoff berth to Eagles, my dad ensured profitable operation of the minerals group for years and was adept in accounting and inventory laws. The wants of the young Michael Vicks and Kevin Kolbs to start could be compared to the power hungry young guy at FFE minerals. The high salaries my Dad and McNabb were due made matters worse.

During the whole episode I was mad at the leadership at FFE minerals. In my opinion, they just squeezed the best out of my dad and now wanted to be done with him. A@# $%^&s!!!!. I am sure there maybe many people in McNabb's camp now that may be fuming and fretting at the eagles organization.

However, my dad joined SANMAR group and is now serving as one of SANMAR's financial heads. Good for him. I just hope at this point that McNabb finds his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

My prayer to God is that if I am ever in such a situation later in my career...Pls give me the strength to face it....