|
Written by Jim Morris
|
|
Sunday, 05 March 2006 |
|
Courtesy of The Birmingham News Make the Grade and Make a Difference by DeMeco Ryans
Life is funny. It changes in ways you don't expect and at times you don't anticipate. Take this essay, for example. As a football player for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, I've been asked to talk with lots of reporters for lots of stories. Most of the time, I didn't mind. It goes along with the territory of playing for a school with such rich tradition and passionate fans. However, I was most excited to have the chance to write a piece that not only reflects on my career, but hopefully, points to some positive aspects of college athletics and college life that don't always make the sports pages. And in keeping with past media interviews, if I can offer any words that might serve to motivate a high school student to make good choices about their future, then I'm all over that. READ MORE
|
|
Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 March 2006 )
|
|
|
Written by Jim Morris
|
|
Saturday, 04 March 2006 |
|
Courtesy of The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – DeMeco Ryans, the most decorated student-athlete in The University of Alabama’s football history, may soon depart his home state, but he’ll be keeping an eye on his hometown from high in the sky. A billboard lauding Ryans, a Bessemer native, for his combined academic-athletic accomplishments will peer down on I-65 motorists as they drive near the Fourth Avenue South exit in Birmingham, beginning this week. The billboard reads “Go DeMECO! DeMeco Ryans NCAA Top VIII Academic Award” and depicts the crimson-clad, number 35 racing to make a tackle. Read More
|
|
Last Updated ( Saturday, 04 March 2006 )
|
|
|
Written by Jim Morris
|
|
Friday, 03 March 2006 |
 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - After completing the combines on Tuesday afternoon, DeMeco returned to Tuscaloosa for the Alabama-Auburn basketball game where he joined fellow Tide teammates in receiving the 2006 Cotton Bowl Trophy. In addition to receiving the team honors, DeMeco picked up another individual award as the Cotton Bowl's Defensive MVP. Alabama defeated Texas Tech 13-10 in the January 2 game. Joining DeMeco is former Tide quarterback Brodie Croyle who was named the Cotton Bowl's Offensive MVP.
|
|
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 March 2006 )
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 31 32 33 34 35 36 Next > End >>
|
| Results 137 - 140 of 144 |
