Bøger af Sean Jensen

Over a dozen seasons, Charles Tillman established himself as the greatest cornerback in the storied history of the Chicago Bears. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Tillman has been distinguished as one of the NFL's most opportunistic defensive backs, intercepting 36 passes and forcing 42 fumbles--the most in the league since his rookie year in 2003. In fact, he popularized the "Peanut Punch," a nod to his childhood nickname and a tribute to his knack for jarring a football from the grasp of an offensive player. But even more than his acclaim on the field, Tillman is highly regarded off the field. With his father serving in the United States Army, Tillman attended 11 different schools domestically and internationally. Lightly recruited out of Copperas Cove High School in Texas, Tillman was offered a single Division 1-A scholarship, but he shined at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and was selected by the Bears in the second round of the NFL Draft. In 2005, Tillman and his wife Jackie established the Cornerstone Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and opportunities to children in need. Tillman was a 2012 finalist for the NFL Players Association's Byron White Man of the Year award, and he was the 2013 winner of the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which "recognizes a player's off-the-field community service as well as his playing excellence." The Middle School Rules of Charles Tillman will feature the defining childhood stories of a young, well-traveled boy nicknamed "Peanut," who had to deal with racism, adapt to constant relocation, and endure the divorce of his parents. Inspired by faith and family, Tillman persevered and carved out an indelible mark both on and off the field.

"Jamaal Charles shined as a two-sport athlete at the University of Texas. As a running back, he helped the Longhorns win the national football championship, and he claimed four All-American titles as a sprinter and hurdler. With a rare combination of speed and elusiveness, Jamaal is already the Kansas City Chiefs all-time leading rusher and owns a special NFL record: more yards per carry (5.5) than any other running back with at least 1,000 carries. The Middle School Rules of Jamaal Charles depicts the bullying and teasing Jamaal endured due to a long-undiagnosed learning disability. This disability provided him with an opportunity to participate in the Special Olympics when he was ten years old. The gold medals he won at the Special Olympics inspired and empowered him. Encouraged by family and friends, Jamaal relentlessly chased dreams some believed were out of his reach. Read about the challenges Jamaal had to overcome and the lessons he learned on his unbelievable journey."--Page [4] of cover.

"For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears, one of the NFLs most storied franchises... The Middle School Rules of Brian Urlacher features the real-life childhood stories and exploits of young Brian Urlacher and illustrate how they shaped him into the world-class athlete he became"--