Former Colts tight end Ben Utecht is releasing his self-titled debut album tomorrow on Stylos Records,
distributed by World Entertainment. Utecht, who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, was part of the Colts’ 2006-07 Super
Bowl Championship team.
“Ben Utecht is a talented football player. He started at tight end for my team in Super Bowl XLI and helped us beat the Chicago Bears,” said former Colts coach Tony Dungy. “However, I always thought his real impact would be in Christian music. Ben has a tremendous voice and a passion for music, but more than that, he believes in the gospel message and that comes through when he sings.”
Tomorrow Utecht celebrates the new album release with a concert at the Montgomery Community Church in Cincinnati.
When asked about his successes, Utecht said, “My identity is as a Christian, not a football player or musician. In music and sports, the things people are doing become who they are. While people come to hear my testimony as a professional athlete, or see me as a musician, it is who I am as a believer in Christ that I want people to see.”
Utecht collaborated on the album with Sandi Patty, Mark Harris and Jeremy Camp.
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Too bad the Colts let Ben go. He was a contributor to the team in more ways than one.
Even Jesus Hates Creed :lol:
More right wing pentecostal Nazarene inolreant do as i say not as i do BS if you axe me.
sing about sex, romance, and politics. leavee the baby Jeebus out of it. Mmmkay? :eek:
Put downs is not his game. Ben woudn't wear a stupid shirt like that. His style appeals to those who want to hear faith and the Word in song. Nothing wrong with that.
Folks that don't want to hear it don't go. But, if that's whom he wants to appeal to, nothing wrong with that either. Why would you criticize him for his stand, especially since you are making assumptions?
And futhermore, why would you lump him into your statement about right wing pentecostal nazarene intolerant? Tony Dungy was like minded, but I hardly think he should be any more or less criticized for his stand than Ben. Ben is simply using his talent in way that he believes he is called to do.
mmkay with you?????
You are such a web troll, I am really sick of reading your smart ... remarks. Why don't you get a life?
But you AREg oing to heaven! And that is so cool!
Signed:
Catholic but voted for Obama and has a couple gay friends and admits he had premarital sex Da Hooey.
Even Jesus Hates Creed --- I've got to buy this t-shirt. LMFAO!!!
thank you very much