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(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - timeconsumer - 08-20-2017
Growing up on a farm in the south Angus Winchester didn't get many opportunities to watch football. But sometimes his grandfather would take him out to a sports bar where Winchester would get the chance to see all the other non-Tennessee teams play. As a large boy he idolized the size and strength of the professional players. One of his favorites early on is now considered one of the strongest players to ever touch the sport, Larry Allen. Starting at guard for the 49ers and the Cowboys throughout the 90s and 00s Larry Allen was a monster of a man. Standing at 6' 3" and weighing in at (officially) 325lbs (but he was likely much bigger) he could bench press 705lbs and squat 905lbs. Although Winchester now plays at tackle, he had played at guard through most of his early high school years and always hoped to be as strong as the famous Larry Allen. With his grandfather teaching him to fundamentals of powerlifting and his grandmother supplying him with all the milk, beef, and eggs he could eat he was destined to grow to the limits of his genetic potential. And now as he holds the title for the strongest man in the NSFL Angus Winchester has achieved part of his goal to be as good as Allen, but with a long career ahead of him still has to prove he has the longevity and staying power of his idol.
(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - Bwestfield - 08-20-2017
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(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - tlk742 - 08-20-2017
In his second year, New York Jets wide receiver Wesley Walker led the league in yards. And while he never led the league from thereon after, Walker’s career was decent and inspired Darren Smallwood. I should probably mention, Walker accrued 8306 yards in his 12 year career for the Jets. He did all this while being legally blind in his left eye. So he did more with one eye and no depth perception than other wide receivers with two eyes and good depth perception had. Walker overcame adversity, and rose to the occasion, making All-Pro once and the Pro-Bowl twice. Unlike other Jets wide receivers like Chrebet and Maynard, Walker didn’t have the same household name that would stand the test of time. Smallwood finds that the ability to rise to the occasion, and step up when needed, like all three of those Jets receivers is what has given him his drive and helps him stay motivated on a daily basis. Yes, some kids look up to Rice and Moss, but to Smallwood, those are big names of great players who fell into perfect situations that let them develop and both were athletic freaks of nature. Smallwood lives for the rising to the occasion though hard work and dedication.
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209 words(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - Darnellthebeast - 08-20-2017
As a child growing up in the middle of Nebraska, Darnell Turner didn't have a hometown team. Instead, he chose to follow his favorite players, one of which was Darelle Revis. Revis, a cornerback for the Patriots and the Jets, was one of the top cornerbacks to ever play the game. Revis made seven pro bowls in his career along with multiple all pros. He won a superbowl in his year in New England, the only one of his career. One of the most impressive facts about him was from 2007-2013, he didn't allow a single receiver he was covering to catch for over 100 yards. Thats nearly 100 games where star receivers were locked down. Revis' nickname was Revis Island, due to the fact that he took opposing number one wide receivers by himself and locked them down. Another example of his dominance was in two games against the Bengals in one season, Revis allowed two catches for 28 yards for Ochocinco and grabbed an interception for himself. In the AFC championship, of the three passes thrown at him, Revis tipped away two and caught the other for an interception. Revis' amazing lockdown abilities are the reason he was Darnell Turner's childhood hero.
(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - Kronen - 08-20-2017
I agree that everyone has a childhood hero and in this I am no different. Growing up a child of the eighties, I distinctly remember the birth growth and maturation of the West Coast offense. I remember edifying Bill Walsh as the emergent genius of the game. The play was fast paced: strategic but improvised. It took the game and advanced the depth of strategy by employing time as a strategy device and quick reading of the defense. Bill Walsh is most definitely my childhood football hero.
But he came to my awareness later in life. I of course grew up following and worshiping Joe Montana and Steve Young, the quarterbacks who thrived under Bill Walsh's guidance. They lit up my tube television and delighted me with the crisp reads and sterling reputation. They were consummate performers and supreme professionals. Joe Montana embodied the panache and style of a performer and Steve Young personified the work ethic of the successor. It was a great time to follow football and a great sort of football to grow up following. It relied on wits, trust and intelligence. I will continue to argue that kids these days who worship at the altar of talent and natural ability follow the study of the game and become adept at the underlying strategy of the game. It will deepen one's appreciation of the game to list a coach and strategist as childhood hero.
(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - Stormblessed - 08-20-2017
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(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - ItsJustBarry - 08-20-2017
Growing up just outside of Indianapolis in the 1990s, I would have to say my childhood hero is Marvin Harrison. Being a wide receiver myself, he always stood out to me in his play is something I try to model myself after. He was always a consistent and productive player and his team loyalty is almost unheard of in this day and age. With multiple receiving records and a Super Bowl championship to his name, I could only imagine reaching his level of success and accolades. It also probably didn’t hurt him that he had a quarterback like Peyton Manning throwing to him for the majority of his career. With recognition such as eight Pro Bowl appearances, 2 time receiving yard record holder , most touchdowns scored by a quarterback wide receiver Duo , as well as having at least one reception for every game played in his career , how could you not want to mirror your career after his . I could hope to land on a team with a quarterback of a similar caliber and be provided the same loyalty that Marvin received in Indianapolis. It was a sad day for me when he announced his retirement but after 13 productive seasons I much preferred this outcome than to see him don another team’s uniform. This is why Marvin Harrison is my childhood hero.
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(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - TheWoZy - 08-20-2017
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(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - SwagSloth - 08-20-2017
As a young fan of the 2000’s era New Orleans Saints, Eric Kennedy always looked up to team running back Deuce McAllister. The store struggled during Deuce’s early years, but Kennedy was proud of his home team and the adversity that Deuce and his teammates faced on the field taught the boy the importance of persistence and refusing to give up. Finally, in 2006, after the city itself was tested by the wraith of Hurricane Katrina, the young saw his favorite team inspire a city as they put together a 10-6 season and even faced the Chicago Bears for the NFC Championship, a game that they ultimately lost. But just as the team’s historic season brought new life back to the city that hosted them, it also touched the heart of a young boy, who watched his hero help lead the team into a new era and prove that anything is possible. Over those final years, Kennedy eventually did meet his hero at an autograph signing, which did not disappoint. It inspired the boy to truly go after his dream of one day making it onto the field himself. Unfortunately, Deuce was cut in early 2009, just as the Saints prepared to achieve their first Super Bowl season. His 30’s loomed around the corner and, as it did for many Running Backs, it spelled the end for his career on the field, his many drives and hits finally taking their toll. But Kennedy got to see his hero finally get the recognition that he had fought for over so many years as the Saints brought him back as an honorary team captain for Super Bowl XLIV, where they defied the odds and became Super Bowl champions for the first time. Perhaps compared to some other heroes, it wasn’t the great moment the young boy had envisioned for, but Deuce didn’t just win the boy’s heart with feats of greatness. He taught him integrity, determination, and teamwork, all characteristics that earned him a spot on the team that glorious day when the Saints finally achieved the impossible and took their place in history.
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(S2) - Weekend PT #6 - Childhood Hero - jordan327 - 08-20-2017
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