Larry Fitzgerald makes it a point each summer to return to Minnesota to work with the area youth. The Arizona Cardinals all-pro receiver was at it again Tuesday at alma mater Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield. The focus of his football procamp, Fitzgerald said, isn’t to help kids become pro athletes, to teach them life lessons. “You have to invest the time and resources into helping them achieve their goals,” Fitzgerald said. “It’s the same way people did for me, so it’s always important to pay it forward. I just want them to be good young people. That’s all you want.” Why the need to come back to Minnesota? This, Fitzgerald noted, is where it all started. He talked about idolizing local athletes such as John Randle, Randall McDaniel, Kirby Puckett, Kevin Garnett and Mike Modano, to name a few, and mentioned others in the community who helped him growing up. But Minnesota is not where he sees his pro football career … [Read more...] about Larry Fitzgerald has no plans to retire — or play for the Vikings
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Meet Detroit Lions’ Frank Ragnow: A ‘throwback’ playing for his late father
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Meet Detroit Lions' Frank Ragnow: A 'throwback' playing for his late father Frank Ragnow, the Detroit Lions' top pick in 2018, has played with a heavy heart the past 19 months since his father died of a heart attack Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press Published 8:00 a.m. ET April 29, 2018 CLOSE Shawn Windsor, Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez debate Detroit Lions' surprising pick of Arkansas center Frank Ragnow at No. 20 in NFL draft April 26. Detroit Free Press staff, Detroit Free Press CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE There aren’t many people in … [Read more...] about Meet Detroit Lions’ Frank Ragnow: A ‘throwback’ playing for his late father
McLain Alumnus Joshua Jacobs Set to Play For College Football National Championship
By Fred L. Jones, Jr. Staff Writer [email protected] Joshua Jacobs from Raymond S. Tulsa McLain is playing for the College Football National Championship for the #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide January 9th and his is story is a truly phenomenal. Jacobs is just a true freshman getting ample playing time for the Crimson Tide, he’s part of that even though no one was calling and asking about the star player from McLain, less than a year ago. Jacobs Father Marty Jacobs said “Ever since signing day this has been a great experience, I am humble to share with my son. If you would have told me at the beginning of the season. That I would see Josh as a freshman on the field. I wouldn’t believe you. This whole journey proves that God truly moved mountains for his gifts. I’m proud, not just being successful on field, but in the class room. His final grades for Semester where good. He has a 3.28 GPA. Thus, far totaling 24 hours passed (include his summer) … [Read more...] about McLain Alumnus Joshua Jacobs Set to Play For College Football National Championship
Chatelain: Renaissance of 3-on-3 helps bring back fundamentals in youth basketball
Three years ago, a Lincoln youth basketball dynamo came to Tim Miles seeking advice.Matt Cumro was already an expert. A former three-time state championship girls coach at Falls City Sacred Heart. A former men’s basketball graduate assistant at Texas under Rick Barnes. He’d returned to Lincoln and started a booming youth program.On this 2015 day, Cumro wanted to pick Miles’ brain. What more could he do locally to improve the game? Miles’ answer: Start a 3-on-3 league.The idea wasn’t revolutionary, but it confronted a youth basketball culture that’s veered out of bounds, according to local college coaches. Kids spend too much time competing in tournaments and too little time developing individual skills.“The biggest issue is we want to play too many games,” Amy Williams said.The Nebraska women’s coach knows the youth basketball world inside and out. She grew up in it. She has two daughters in it. She spends hundreds of hours every … [Read more...] about Chatelain: Renaissance of 3-on-3 helps bring back fundamentals in youth basketball
Zach McRoberts’ role for IU basketball is greater than anyone imagined
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Zach McRoberts' role for IU basketball is greater than anyone imagined You may be surprised by Zach McRoberts' contributions to IU basketball, but those who know him best aren't shocked at all. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Zach Osterman, [email protected] Published 5:25 p.m. ET March 29, 2018 CLOSE IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman and Chronic Hoosier welcome a special guest to discuss the first year of 'Arch Madness' as the Hoosiers first-year coach Archie Miller but a bow on Year 1. Zach … [Read more...] about Zach McRoberts’ role for IU basketball is greater than anyone imagined