In May 2008, An EF-5 ravaged Iowa and tore up most of the town of Parkersburg. The damage was near atomic. The Thomas family lost their home. Applington-Parkersburg High School was unrecognizable.
But the recovery happened immediately.
Ed Thomas was undeterred in his goal of getting the football field ready for play within 100 days. His leadership would be c ... Show More
Oct 2024
S02 Episode 06: Burden and Blessing
In the final episode of 'Sacred Acre,' we return to Parkersburg to see how Ed Thomas is still impacting the town and the football program. A new interim head coach carries on the traditions, including an inspirational pregame speech. Earlier in 2024, another school shooting in th ... Show More
33m 33s
Oct 2024
S02 Episode 05: Lots of questions why...
In Episode 5, we explore the aftermath of Ed Thomas' tragic killing and how the Parkersburg community struggled to reconcile with the devastating circumstances. Through heartfelt interviews with friends, former players, family, and even local politicians, we capture the profound ... Show More
37m 14s
Jan 2025
Chiefs eliminate Bills, Eagles blowout win, What did Mahomes, Hurts & Daniels prove?
Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL(00:00) Chiefs eliminate Bills. Advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl. 1 win from the 3-peat(24:24) Surprised by the Eagles blowout win over the Commanders? Does Jalen Hurts deserve more respect?(38:06) Did P ... Show More
1h 32m