The World Soccer
INTRODUCTION: I studied drawing at scool for many years, but I did not like it very much. My favourite subject at school were the olympic sports. I remember when I was a child and I played soccer with my friends. My best memory was when El Salvador, a small Central American country, qualified at the World Cup in 1982.I did not think "ES" defeat Mexico, sixth place in the FIFA World Championship in 1970.
Matt Hasselbeck 1998 Draft Day Pick
Matt Hasselbeck was born on September 25, 1975 in Westwood, Massachusetts. At 6 foot 4 inches and weighing 220 pounds, Hasselbeck is the perfect size for a top notch NFL quarterback. To go along with his size, he also has one of the smartest minds when it comes to quarterbacks. When you combine these two things it is easy to see why Hasselbeck has become one of the top players in the league. But although he is achieving a high level of success right now, things were not always this easy for him.
Hines Ward 1998 Draft Day Pick
Hines Ward was born on March 8, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea. But although Ward was born in South Korea, he soon enough made his way to the United States. He has never been the biggest, fastest or strongest player on the football field, but it is safe to say that his will to win is like none other. For this reason Ward has been able to overcome many obstacles on his way to becoming one of the best players in the NFL.
Edgerrin James 1999 Draft Day Pick
Edgerrin James was born on August 1, 1978 in Immokalee, Florida. At 6 foot tall and 215 pounds James is known to be one of the most punishing runners in the NFL. And to go along with this size, James also has a high level of speed and strength. When you combine all of this with his knowledge of the game it is easy to see why he has become one of the best of the best. And it is safe to say that his career is only getting started.
Ohio State v. Florida - The BCS Got it Right
Much of the country is in the midst of the first real cold snap of the season. But you'd never know it from the hot air coming out of Michigan. Lots of upset people blowing a lot of steam over nothing. The final computer and human rankings were thrown into the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) cauldron and low and behold a live Gator was pulled out. By the way, it was the human voters who saved the day because the BCS computers had the Gators and Wolverines dead even.
Walls Gives Kidney To Ex-Dallas Mate Springs
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ron Springs received a kidney that was donated by his former teammate Everson Walls. The operation was performed on February 28, 2007 in Dallas at the Medical City Hospital. This is believed to be the first time ever that a former US professional sports teammates have shared an organ. The only other cases that involves former professional athletes are that of Greg Ostertag in 2002 when he gave a kidney to his sister while playing for the Utah Jazz, and in 1997 when Oscar Robertson donated a kidney to his daughter.
Champ Bailey 1999 Draft Day Pick
Champ Bailey was born on June 22, 1978 in Folkston, Georgia. Although most people know him by the name "Champ" his real name is actually Roland. His mother gave him the nickname early on in life thanks to his many athletic achievements. It is safe to say that she was dead on when thinking that Bailey would be a great athlete in one sport or the next. Since his early playing days he has always been one of the best players on the field.
Steve Smith - 2001 Draft Day Picks
Steve Smith was born on May 12, 1979 in Lynwood, California. Although Smith did not have the easiest life as a young child, he worked as hard as he could to be a success on the football field. And even though he has made it big in the NFL, this has not stopped him from working hard day in and day out. This is one of the main reasons that Smith has become known as one of the top wide receivers in the league.
Shaun Alexander - 2000 Draft Day Picks
Shaun Alexander was born on August 30, 1977 in Florence, Kentucky. Ever since he first started to play the game of football it was obvious that he was going to be a great player. Not only does Alexander have all the physical skills needed to be a great running back in the NFL, but his will to win is not matched by many. With both of these things combined it is easy to see why Alexander has established himself as one of the greatest running backs of all time.
Tom Brady - 2000 Draft Day Picks
Tom Brady was born on August 3, 1977 in San Mateo, California. He stands 6 foot 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 225 pounds. Although he is the perfect size for an NFL quarterback, Brady brings much more to the game than that. He is also capable of moving around in the pocket if need be, and of course his smarts are among the best in the game as well. With all of that in mind it is easy to see why Brady has become one of the best players in the NFL over the last few seasons.