Archives for April 2015

Matt Birk Named Guest Speaker at CTE Computer Event at Arkansas Northeastern

PARAGOULD, AR — Former NFL All-Pro center and current Director of Football Development for the NFL, Matt Birk, was the guest speaker Friday, April 10, at the CTE Completer Event “Graduating To College And Career” Arkansas Northeastern College in partnership with Crowley’s Ridge Educational Service Cooperative. About 500 high school seniors from around northeast Arkansas participated in the seminar. Source: CourierNews.net

Photo shows Matt Birk speaking with Fox Sports/

Photo shows Matt Birk speaking with Fox Sports/

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Jay Novacek Named Guest Speaker at Big Frank’s STX Hunting & Fishing Expo

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Former Dallas Cowboys tight end, Jay Novacek, will be the guest speaker on Saturday April 25, 2015 at Big Frank’s STX Hunting & Fishing Expo. The event takes place on the Lone Star Beers Main Stage at the American Bank Center Convention Center in Corpus Christi. Jay is schedule to appear from 12:30 pm –2 pm. After Jay speaks, he will also sign autographs for fans. See the full schedule of events here.

Photo shows Jay Novacek speaking at the Hyundai Sun Bowl Rotary Luncheon Dec.2012.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Named Keynote Speaker at Gallia’s Annual Emancipation Event

BIDWELL, OH — Olympic gold medalist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, will be the keynote speaker for Gallia County’s 152nd Emancipation Celebration. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at Bob Evans Farm located at 791 Farmview Road in Bidwell, OH where Jackie is scheduled to speak from 2-3 p.m. Source: Michael Johnson, My Daily Sentinel.

Photo shows Jackie Joyner-Kersee, speakng  at the 2015 Global Athletics Conference

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Buckeye Alumni Archie Griffin Named Commencement Speaker at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio State two-time Heisman Trophy winner and president and CEO of the Ohio State University Alumni Association, Archie Griffin, will be the commencement speaker Sunday, May 10, at Ohio Stadium. Griffin will address more than 10,000 graduates, including his son Adam, and families and guests during the ceremony. Source: Cleveland.com.

Photo shows Archie Griffin speaking in a Feb 2014 interview with Ohio state president designate Michael Drake.

Archie Griffin speaking in a Feb 2014 interview with Ohio State president designate Michael Drake.

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Join Denver Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas at the Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp

DENVER, CO. — Join Denver All-Pro Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas at the Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp presented by SunnyD for football instruction and fun on July 18th-July 19th, 2015 at Mullen High School located at 3601 S Lowell Blvd in Denver, CO. The Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp is 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for grades 1 – 8 on both dates. Cost: $199 for Saturday and $159 on Sunday. For more info, click here.

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Miami Marlins Brett Butler Says He Takes Pride in Signing Autographs for Fans

JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins third base coach Brett Butler, a 17-year veteran, says he still finds it shocking when fans ask for his autograph during spring training games, but always takes pride in fulfilling the fans requests. Along with his name, Butler draws a smiley face, something inspired by his wife, who did the same in letters or cards to their kids. He noticed how it brightened their days and wanted to do the same. Source: Fox Sports.

Photo shows Miami Marlins Brett Butler speaking about the movie “Home Run” in March 2013.

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