out the son getting hurt on the football field, but in the case of Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr., its the other wa
out the son getting hurt on the football field, but in the case of Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr., its the other wa
in News 04.06.2019 07:57von jj009 • 1.455 Beiträge
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Its usually the father worried about the son getting hurt on the football field, but in the case of Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr., its the other way around.On Saturday afternoon, when Joe Jr. is on the Packers team plane headed for Sundays game at Washington, his 55-year-old father is expected to make history and play in a college football game. If all goes as planned, Joe Sr. will take the field as the oldest walk-on running back for South Carolina State University, where Joe Jr. played from 2010 to 2013.I am a little worried, Joe Jr. said Friday at Lambeau Field. I know his body might be a little fragile. Im going to try to get the coach not to run him on one of those stretch plays. Im going to try to get him to run straight downhill.Joe Jr. has been with the Packers since 2015, yet hardly anyone around the team knew his father was enrolled at his alma mater, let alone on the football team, until a story appeared this week in Sports Illustrateds Campus Rush.Joe Sr. isnt even listed on the South Carolina State roster because hes still awaiting clearance from the NCAA, but Joe Jr. said the coaches there have assured him his father will play on Saturday against Savannah State, the second-to-last game of the season.Thats the word I got from the coach, Joe Jr. said. He texted me and said hes going to give him a carry tomorrow.Its senior night, and my grandma is going to walk him on the field.He said his father was an entrepreneur in South Carolina with a construction company and a training facility until the recession wiped out his business. Four years ago, his father decided to pursue a degree -- hes studying engineering -- and revive his athletic career. Joe Jr., whose cousin is former Patriots receiver Troy Brown, was all for it.Its been crazy for me, Joe Jr. said. I never thought youd see a 55-year-old running back. Im just proud of him. He made his mind up to do something and stuck to it.When asked whether his dad can actually play, Joe Jr. said: He always kept in good shape. He always works out. He doesnt drink or smoke, so his bodys in pretty good shape. If you read the article, it says when I was in high school, I raced him in our front yard and he beat me. Custom College Jerseys Free Shipping . Aaron Harrison scored a 22 points for Kentucky (6-1), which has won four in a row following a Nov. 12 loss to current No. 1 Michigan State. Julius Randle overcame a scoreless first half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Custom College Jerseys Outlet . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. http://www.customjerseyscollege.com/ . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Wholesale Custom College Jerseys . Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. Collaros also started Torontos 23-20 regular-season finale loss to Montreal — Ray didnt dress because the Argos had already clinched first in the East Division — but was one of three quarterbacks to play that day. Custom College Jerseys China . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship.To celebrate 25 years of Sky Sports, we take a look back in the vault at the 1996/97 season promo, starring Sean Bean. To mark our anniversary, weve been digging up some classic promos.Todays look back through the years involves actor Sean Bean in an advert that went on to become one of the most famous in Sky Sports history. Before going on to play Boromir in Lord of the Rings and noble patriarch Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, the Sheffield United fan was giving football plans one hell of a pep talk.With a typically 90s soundtrack of thumping house music and flashing shots of footballers and fans alike, Bean givees an impassioned speech about the beautiful game.ddddddddddddIts ecstasy, anger, joy and despair, the Yorkshireman says. Its theatre, art, war and love, he continues before summing up the Premier League in one line: It should be predictable but never is.The pumping promo all leads to the killer final line: We know how you feel about football, because we feel the same.Hit the video above to see one of Sky Sports classic promos! Also See: Premier League video Fixtures Table Get a £10 free bet! ' ' '
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