Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Redskin [Charles Mann]

 
Charles Mann, was from Sacramento,Calf. He was quiet and unassuming he builted an identity all his own. He made the Pro-bowl four times,chalked up All-Pro honors.He was voted most valuable Defensive Lineman in the Big Sky Conference in 1981 and 1982.As a senior,he lead the conference in sacks and was voted Division I-AA All- American. Mann, played for the Redskins for 11 years.

American Wide Reciever [Terrell Owens]

Terrell Oweens, was born in Alexander City, Alabama,he always loved football. His favorite player was Jerry Rice. Owens, attended Benjamin Russell High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and basketball and later became one of the best receivers in the league.A six times Pro- Bowl selection and former holder of the league single game reception records He played college football and basketball at the University of Tennesse.

Smart Receiver [Rand Moss]

Rand Moss,grew up in Rand, West Virginia. Attend high at now Du point High, in Belle, West Virginia.
He letter in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was a star at wide receiver,but also  played  defensive back, returned kicks and punts was also the teams kicker and punter.In 1994he was honored as West Virginia, football player of the year. Moss, college was  Marshall University. In 1998 he was
drafted by the Minnesota,Vikings.Moss, made the Pro-Bowl five times in his seven years with the Vikings. Belichick, said Moss, is the smartest receiver he's been around.

Playmaker [Michael Irvin]

 
Michael  Irvin,was born in Fort Lauderdale. Michael, played for Fort Lauderdale  St. Thomas Aquinas High school. He earned All-State honors before attending the University, of Miami. In just three season as a starter Irvin, set Miami,career records for catches, receiving years and TD receptions. He helped the Hurricanes win a  National Championship in1987 his coach was Jimmy Johnson. He was selected by the Cowboys in 1988.He was selected to play five times in the Pro-Bowl as a wide receiver. He was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

Wizarrds- Great Guard

Gilbert Arenas, grew up Southern, Califormia. As a child he dreamed of setting records in front of the Laker fans in Los Angeles.Arenas, went to college at the Universty of Arizona. He became a started for the Wildcats, his freshman year, and voted MVP of his college tournament. No one in the NBA. was more
competitive, also few players could match his scoring skills. He scored 60 points against  the Lakers, the only other player to score 60 points against the Lakers, was Wilt Chamberain.

Diesel [John Riggin]

John Riggins, carried the Redskins, to their first Super Bowl win. In the process,he carved a spot in football immortality.His venue was Super Bowl XV11.The beefy running back knocked the Dolphin's defense silly. Riggins, was unonimously named the games MVP. Riggins, was the Redskins work horse. John, scored the winning touchdown to win the game for the Redskins, he put the team on his shoulders that season.

Route (66) Joe Jacoby

Joe Jacoby, was from Louisville, Kentucky as child he loved football.Jacoby,played  left tackle in college at Louisville,he was Co-Captained of the Cardinals as a senior.He played left ,right tackle and left guard in his 13 years career as a Redskin. He made his greatest impact at left tackle, where he played for eight years protecting his quarterback's blind side. His nickname was Route (66). Joe earned four straight trips to the Pro-Bowl as left tackle and multiple All-Pro honors.

Feared Pass Rusher [Dexter Manley]

Dexter Manley, grew up in Houston,Texas.He played 8 years for the Washington Redskins as a defensive end.He was the most feared pass rusher in the 1980s,and posted the most sacks in the NFL from1982 to 1986. He knocked  out Cowboys quarterback Danny White, out of the NFC game with a concussion that pushed the Redskins,to Super Bowl XV11 one of the most famous play in Redskins history .He
earned his first and only Pro-Bowl appearance was in 1986. He posted 18 sacks a record for the Redskins that still stand.

Redskins History

The Hogs,was a nickname bestowed on the offensive linemens for their portly image and demeanor. The Fun Bunch, consisted of players who slapped high fives in the end zone after touchdowns.The Smurfs, featured three pint-sized receivers. Bugel, was know as [Boss Hoh]

A Rising Star [Roy Holladay]

Roy lived in Denver,Colorado. He was a baseball lover from a child. He played every position to learn which one he liked best. He really liked to pitch best. Roy began his professional career in the minor leagues. His nickname was (Doc) May,29,2010 Roy pitched a perfect game.That was just the 20th perfect game in the Major league history.

A 6'-4" Great Guard [Gilbert Arenas]

Gilbert, grew up in Southern,California.He dreamed of setting records in fort of Laker fans in Los Angeles. He became a started for the Wildcats his freshman year, and was voted MVP of his college tournament.
Arenas, went to college at the University of Arizona.No one in the NBA was more competitive also few players could match his scoring skills. He scored 60 points against the Lakers,the only other player to that many points against the Lakers was Wilt Chamberlain. Yes the Wizards won the game 147 to 141 in LA.

Washington Wizards

The Wizards got started in Chicago, Illinois in 1961. Their name was the Packers. In1962 the Packers, changed their name to the Zephyrs. A two disappointing years in Chicago,the team moved to Baltimore, Maryland and became the Bullets. In 1973 the Bullets moved to the Capital Center, in Washington,D.C.
They called them selves the Capital Bullets for one season, then changed their nam to the Washington,
Bullets.

Friday, June 10, 2011

One Pioneer [Gus Johnson]

Gus Johnson, a 6'-6" forward for the Bullerts. He had great power, and  leaping ability,also a great rebounder and defensive player  One of the first backboard-smashing dunkers. Joohnson, played in  the All-Star Game five times while playing with the Bullets. Gus Johnson, died in 1987.

Title – Immunity to Change

Who- You

What- The one thing that prevented you from exploring your digital lifestyle before this class was offered.
Did  not about it.


When – Once this class ends when will you commit to continue your digital lifestyle journey.
I would like to.


Where- Where would you prefer to continue your digital lifestyle (i.e. Home, Library , Center).
Center and home.


Why- Would you agree that one of the major reasons for continuing your digital lifestyle is to broaden communication.
Yes


How- Will your How to broaden communication include reading, writing, blogging, and computing.
Yes

A Person That Gives Backs [Juwan Howard]

When he was growing up in Chicago,Illinois,Juwan's role model was his grandmother. His world revolved arounder basketball as a child. When he was a senior Juwan, was one of the most highly recruited high school players in the country. He went to Michigon and was named to the First-team All-Big Ten. The Washington Bullets selected him fifth in the spring of1994. Hs second year in the NBA he became the Bullet's most versatile player. Juwan, is some one who believes in giving back to the community.

Sports Star [Lynette Woodard]

Lynette, home town was Wichita, Kansas. Lynette Woodard, made sports history, she was the first woman to play basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters. She played on the United States Olympic Team. Lynette, won the Wade Trophy as the outstanding woman/s college basketball player. She spent a year playing in Italy. In 1985 Lynette, became a Globetrotter player for an all men team.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Hall Of Fame Profile [Dr.J]

Julius Erving, started life in Hampstead, New York.As a child, Julius, used much of his free time playing basketball. He got the nickname Dr. J from a teacher. In junior high school coaches recognized his talent right away. He had many offers of scholarships it took him days just to sift through the many letters.He went to the University of Massachusetts.He left U-Mass. after his junior year to turn Pro. He played in the ABA league first,then he went to the Philadelphia 76ers.In1981 he was a shining star Dr.J.was voted M.V.P.of the league.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Champion Bowler -Horseshoes Pitcher

Walter Ray Williams Jr.was known as one of the best professional bowler in history, with at least 41 titles including seven major wins. He was award the PBA president award. He turned Pro in 1980 but he was only competing on a part time basis.He used his winnings to help pay his way through college.Williams, took on an important position in the PBA tours organization serving as president in1995 that year he was also inducted in to the PBA Hall of fame. His first sport love was pitching horseshoes. He became the youngest junior world champion in 1972. By 1995 Williams, won six world horseshoes pitching titles.

Mr Bowling;[ Don Carter]

Don Carter,was born in St. Louis,Missouri.He was named bowler of the year six times and the only professional bowler to win the Hickok Belt, as the professional athlete of the year in 1962. To become good at bowling he built a lane in the basement of his home. Carter,served as the PBA organization/s 
first president. Carter, designed the first bowling glove, know as the Don Carter,glove. He retired in the early 70/s. He could no longer bowl because of his bad knees.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Justice or Unjustice


Albert Haynesworth: defensive tackler for the Redskins,was charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse. Allegedly of fondling a server's breast. A grand jury indicted Haynesworth, if convicted he faces up to six months in jail and afine up to $1,000.00.



Eagles News


The Philadelphia Eagles,have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick. Vick, led the Eagles to a 10-6 record and the NFC east tital this season.Vick, set career highs yards passing, touchdowns passing and  touchdowns rushing.

Satchel Paige:A baseball legend

Leroy Robert Paige,was born in Mobile Alabama. He was the seventh of 11 children. Pitched his first professional game with the Negro Southern league in 1926. In 1948 he pitched his first major league game, first start in the America league. Also he was the first black pitcher in the World series this all happen in the same year.He pitched his last major game in 1965. Satchel, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971. He died in 1982. 

Allen Inverson:

Allen, is one of the most recogniqable athletes in the world, by his cornrows and tattoos. Allen, first love was football. He played football in high school, with his speed he was an unstoppable kick returner. Allen, went to Georgetown. John Thompson, was his coach and sometimes acted as a substitute father. Coach,Phil Jackson, said he would pay to watch  Allen,play. Allen, was so fast they called him [rabbit]. Allen, was the first Philadelphia 76 to be come NBA rookie of the year.

ONE GREAT RECIEVER [JERRY RICE]

Jerry Rice, was from Crawford, Mississippi. His football career at  Moor High Shool, he  finished with all State honors as a receiver and a defensive back. He attended  Mississippi, Valley State University, He was selected by the San Franciso 49ers in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft. Jerry, played football for 20 years. He was selected to the Pro Bowl thirteen times,won three super bowl rings. Now a broadcast and commentator.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Machine Of Bowling [Earl Anthony]

Anthony, was born in Kent, Washington.and grew up in Tacomo. His first sport was baseball, and he was a good enough pitcher to be offered a contract by the Baltimore Orioles, but the deal fell through because he tore the rotator cuff muscle in his throwing arm. As a young boy he worked as a pinsetter. In1963 he turned to professional bowling. In1974,he began establishing himself as the world/s best Pro-bowler. In 1975 he became the Pro-bower to win over a $100,000 in a single season. In 1978 suffered a heart attack. In 1982. Retired from in 1983.

Notablie Bowler [Dick Weber]

Weber, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He began bowling while still a young boy. In the mid 1950s Weber, was asked to join the famed Budweiser Bowling team of  St,Louis. Weber, fame as a bowler grew rapidly. He dominated the bowling scene in the first half of the 60s, was named bowler of the year. He was named one of the 20 best bowlers of the 20th. century. Weber, played a key role in organizing the Professional Bowlers Association. He said bowling is not just fun and  recreation, it is a legitimate sport.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Hank Aaron: A Super Hitter

Henry Louis Aaron, was born in Mobile Alabama. He was not called Hank until he began playing professional baseball. Hank went to Center High School in Mobile. He played shortstop there. From 1959 to1962 there was 2 All star games played each year. Hank, played in all of them. Babe Ruth, lifetime total of 714. Hank pass that record with 715 career homers. He was  inducted into the Hall of fame in 1982. Hank, retired in 1976 with a total of 755 home runs.