Archive for July, 2011

Joe Newton began coaching York Community High School’s Cross Country team in 1960. He has led them to 27 Illinois state championships.

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Joe Newton. Credit to Wikimedia Commons

I emphasize not only being a good runner but being a good person.  We concentrate on character and integrity.  We talk about that all the time. (more…)

Tyler Clark walked-on to Troy University in 2007. Before the end of his freshman year, he started on the offensive line. He started every game from then until the end of his senior year.

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Tyler Clark. Photo courtesy of Kevin Glackmeyer

 

I wanted to prove to everyone I could play division one college football.  I was undersized.  But I believed I could do it.
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