Fueled by Faith: Andrew Pierce
It’s a cold Wednesday night, and Andrew Pierce is making his daily hour-long trek from Delaware to his hometown of Bridgeton, New Jersey. I come to learn that Bridgeton is quite a rough part of town. “Just the other day on CNN there was a story about a shooting. That’s how it always has […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Sa’Quan Hicks
Sa’Quan Hicks Morgan State University 3rd Season of Pro Indoor Football Profile: http://bsnacademy.com/profile/161138 Highlights: https://youtu.be/d0lJvYjdPhY https://youtu.be/-3zWalNWVQs What is your best asset as an athlete and why will it make you successful at the next level? My best asset is my athleticism. Where God didn’t bless me with size, he blessed me tremendously athletically. On December […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Justin Powell
Quick Stats Name: Justin Ryan Powell College: Brevard College(2010),Lenoir Rhyne University(2012-2014) Years: 4 Major: Finance Profile:http://bsnacademy.com/profile/162391 About Justin 1. What was the most important thing you learned during your career? The most important thing I learned in my career was to have composure. I found that keeping calm and confident in my abilities as well […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Terrance Coleman
Quick Stats Name: Terrance Jarrelle Coleman College: Valdosta State University Years: 1 year at Valdosta State University Major: Business Administration graduating with my BS degree in Business Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg Highlight film link: http://youtu.be/Kc7VCoIFSac http://youtu.be/93iomI_B6DA About Terrance What was the most important thing you learned during your career? I have a firm […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Sharon Irwin
Quick Stats Name: Sharon Irwin College: Newberry College Years: 2013-2015 Major: Communications Highlight film link: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2393927/sharon-irwin About Sharon What was the most important thing you learned during your career? I’ve learned that you will never be as good as you can be, if you are content with how you good you are. There is always […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Poppy Livers
Quick Stats Name: Poppy Livers College: Villanova University Years: 2011-2015 Major: Liberal Arts Highlight Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtRM6iMywzM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4KSNVRVeI https://www.facebook.com/VUFootball/posts/640173652764118 http://articles.philly.com/2014-08-20/sports/52988618_1_poppy-livers-villanova-quarterback-john-robertson-villanova-coach-andy-talley http://www.bennettrank.com/collegefootball/villanovas-poppy-livers-towering-aversity/# http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/10/14/wr-poppy-livers-an-all-purpose-threat-for-villanova/ http://www.delcotimes.com/sports/20131010/livers-took-long-way-to-the-field-at-villanova About Poppy What was the most important thing you learned during your career? The most important thing I would have to say that I have learned is that hard work truly does pay […]
Tunnel Vision: Thomas Addison
A sports career can be derailed by a multitude of things- but above all else, injuries can end one seemingly before it even began. It’s not simply getting back from the injury, but thriving afterwards which shows what that athlete is made of. “Touchdown” Tommy Addison not only pushed past adversity, but put together one […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Edward Ruhnke
Quick Stats Name: Edward Ruhnke College: University of Mount Union Years: 2013-2015 Major: Accounting and Management Highlight film link: Junior college 2011: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/781160/edward-ruhnke Mount Union 2013/14: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2851103/edward-ruhnke About Edward What was the most important thing you learned during your career? The most important thing I learned in my career is the amount of work it […]
National Scouting Combine Spotlight: Olatunji Idowu
Quick Stats Name: Olatunji Idowu College: University at Albany Years: 2010-2015 Major: Accounting Highlight film link: About Olatunji What was the most important thing you learned during your career? Consistency is key; it is not about what you can do once in a while. It is about what your coaches and teammates can count on […]
Reflecting on the BSN Combine Experience
With the 2015 BSN National Scouting Combine right around the corner, I spoke to a few players and personnel who have been through the event. They shared their own personal experiences, as well as advice for this year’s newcomers. “I think the biggest advice I could give anyone is just to stay loose […]