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MVP winner enjoys football the most

“I like football, baseball, soccer. I like riding my bike. I like playing outside. And video games. But my favorite thing to do is play football.” According to his father, he scored 22 offensive touchdowns and six defensive touchdowns to earn an MVP award this … Continue readingMVP winner enjoys football the most

Posted on March 22, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything’

“Growing up in my family, we never really played basketball. Most of our ancestors played football. I even have a cousin in the NFL. His name is Charles Godfrey. “It’s pretty awesome. It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything because if he can … Continue reading‘It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything’

Posted on January 20, 2015June 23, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Family’s name game favors University of Texas

“We have three kids: Major, Colt and Austin. My husband’s uncle went to University of Texas and his grandfather is a huge UT football fan. When I got pregnant the first time, my husband said we should name him Major after UT quarterback Major Applewhite. … Continue readingFamily’s name game favors University of Texas

Posted on November 18, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Years later, football players ‘still call me coach’

“When my son and his friends were young, I began coaching them in football. I had them in the NFL flag league and on up through the Optimists program. “Back then, they were just learning how to catch, run and run plays, just basic stuff. … Continue readingYears later, football players ‘still call me coach’

Posted on September 12, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Losing weight brings gain in confidence

“I used to be really, really, really fat. It’s crazy how skinny I am now compared to back then. My face was so puffed up, I could barely see. “In eighth grade, I probably weighed 240 pounds. Then I started playing football and working out. … Continue readingLosing weight brings gain in confidence

Posted on July 29, 2014July 5, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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