CHICAGO, IL. — Join the Citi Matt Forte Monday Night Watch Party 6:30 pm-9:30 pm at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago where Citi cardmembers will have the exclusive opportunity to watch prime time football with Matt Forte as Washington takes on Dallas on Monday Night Football. Matt will offer his insight on the game and hold an interactive question and answer session with participants. Age: 21 + years old. Cost: $49. Source: ProCamps.
NFL Quarterback and BYU Graduate Jim McMahon Has #9 Jersey Retired by BYU
BYU graduate and NFL quarterback, Jim McMahon, became an official member of Brigham Young University’s Athletic Hall of Fame this week. McMahon’s jersey #9 was retired at the game on Oct. 3, 2014. McMahon is the sixth former BYU football player to have his number retired, following Eldon Fortie, Marion Probert, Steve Young, Gifford Nielsen and Ty Detmer.
Rod Smith Signs Autographs at Littleton Sports Authority
LITTLETON, CO. — Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith was on hand Saturday, Sept. 27, at Littleton Sports Authority’s re-grand opening this past weekend. The new store layout and decorations took the already brilliant visuals over the top, Rod Smith (Hall of Fame Denver Bronco) signed gear for eager fans, and local school districts and other community marketing reps partnered at the ribbon cutting. Source: Sports Authority.
R. C. Slocum Named Keynote Speaker at PESA Leadership Luncheon in Houston
HOUSTON, TX. — Former Texas A&M football coach R. C. Slocum has been named the keynote speaker by the Hannon Hydraulics and the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) to speak at their Executive Leadership Seminar on Oct. 15, 2014 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Houston, Texas. Registration begins at 11:00 am with Coach Slocum’s keynote address at 12:15 pm. The PESA Executive Leadership Series features prominent keynote speakers sharing their insights and career experiences. Source: PR.com.
Blaine Bishop to Appear at Dicks Sporting Goods in Muncie
MUNCIE, IN. — Former NFL safety and Ball State University alum, Blaine Bishop, is scheduled to appear at Dick’s Sporting Goods grand opening on Saturday Oct. 4 from 1-3 p.m where Bishop will meet and greet fans. Dick’s will give away T-shirts, gift cards and other items to those in line early Saturday and Sunday. Source: TheStarPress.
Deion Sanders Says Some 49ers Not Happy with Jim Harbaugh
Former NFL player and network analyst, Deion Sanders, who has close ties to one prominent member of the 49ers, said he is hearing the players no longer want to play for coach Jim Harbaugh. Source: CSNBayArea.com. ... Read More
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Buys 100 Devon Still Bengals Jerseys for Pediatric Cancer
Earlier this week the Cincinnati Bengals announced that all proceeds of Devon Still’s jersey sales would go to the Cincinnati’s children hospital. They have raised a significant amount of money so far thanks in part to a classy move by New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton, who bought 100 Devon Still jerseys at $100 each after he heard Still’s story on the radio.
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Penn States Adam Taliaferro Named Guest Speaker at Limerick United Way Drive
LIMERICK PA – Former Penn State cornerback, Adam Taliaferro who was paralyzed during a game and defied the odds to walk again, was named the featured speaker at the 2014 edition of Exelon Nuclear’s Limerick Generating Station’s annual United Way campaign on Friday Sept. 5. The event also featured an employee car and motorcycle show. During the event, the station also presented a $10,000 donation to Lower Pottsgrove Township’s Emergency Services Department, and a $5,000 donation to the Pottstown Senior Center.
Charles Tillman Signs Autographs at Gerald Kia in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, IL. — Chicago Pro Bowler Defensive Back, Charles Tillman, was on hand August 30, 2014 from 11am-3:00pm to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take pictures as part of the kickoff celebration for the new Gerald Kia opening located at 1661 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. Source: Chicago Tribune.
Phillip Fulmer Named Keynote Speaker at Annual Governor's Luncheon in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN. — Former Tennessee Volunteers coach, Phillip Fulmer, has been named the keynote speaker at the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Nov. 13 during the 61st Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development. During his time as coach, Fulmer earned a national championship, two conference titles and seven divisional crowns while winning more than three-quarters of his games. Source: The Daily Times