We go over the instructions and his excitement for the interview is uncontrollable. His passion for the game is evident and his thirst for stardom is inevitable. Justin Gibbons, a cornerback out of Aurora...
We go over the instructions and his excitement for the interview is uncontrollable. His passion for the game is evident and his thirst for stardom is inevitable. Justin Gibbons, a cornerback out of Aurora University, is from Sacramento, California. The middle child between two sisters, Gibbons grew up loving...
I’m setting the recorder up while prepping him on how the interview will take place. He is very respectful but one of the most coolest and mild tempered guys I’ve come across. Yet, he’s excited about the opportunity to tell his journey and story. Najee Murray was born and...
We go over what will go on during the interview and he answers yes sir multiple times. He’s polite and he seems as if he’s been waiting to tell his story. When I mention that we are ready to start, his whole demeanor changes as if he’s up for...
Southern hospitality is something that most people think is just a myth until they go down south and truly experience the difference in culture. In states like Alabama, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia saying “Hey, how you doing” is more than just something you do. It is a life style...
It’s something about a small town that has always been intriguing. It may only consist of a few restaurants, shops and local bars but the people in small towns are typically very proud of their community. Many times, these towns are home to some of the best kept secrets...
We go over the interview process and his demeanor is very relaxed but attentive. I’m wondering if he really wanted to do this but his body language said otherwise. As we begin the interview, his eyes light up when the word football utters out of my mouth. Yeah, he...
The environment is noisy and many people still are in the lobby around 10:15 p.m. hanging out. Out of nowhere, he walks up with locks full around his head as if to make the notion that “I’m a bonafide baller when it comes to football.” Mike Wynn is a wide...
Many people may have never heard of Jarvis Williams. That will not stop him from pursuing his goals in life…..it never has! As I spoke to the future NFL player (I’m claiming it already) and heard him continuously refer to me as sir, I sensed a certain amount of...
Speed, footwork and attention to detail. All those things going into making a good cornerback. Donatello Brown is getting all those things ready for the NFL these days, as the draft gets nearer and nearer. Brown learned one thing that many don’t learn growing up and that is mental toughness....
[author image=”https://www.the3pointconversion.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pic-copy.jpg” ]Raphael Haynes, Atlanta, GA @mrcontroversy21[/author] There’s laughter in the background and he chuckles and murmurs something to someone in his surroundings. Then he politely says “I’m sorry, spending time with my family before I leave to go to Orlando, Florida for the Russell Athletic...