PAT TILLMAN RUMORS & GOSSIP
Remembering a True HERO: 9 years ago today Pat Tillman was killed
Pat Tillman is a true American Hero and was a force to be reckon with on the football field. There is nothing else for me to say, Remembering a legend: God Bless the TIllman Family
It seems like Yesterday, I remember where I was, and I hope and pray that his family is taken care of.
ASU expands Tillman practice jersey tradition
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Four Arizona State players practiced Thursday in camouflage No. 42 Pat Tillman jerseys, which are awarded to players who excel on and off the field as the late former Sun Devil linebacker did.
All-American senior defensive tackle Will Sutton wore his Tillman jersey for a third straight practice after earning it last week, while senior safety Alden Darby earned the...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
April 18, 2013
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Under Graham, Tillman legacy growing at ASU
TEMPE, Ariz. -- On Saturday, Arizona State football coach Todd Graham will start roughly 28,000 runners on their way in the 4.2 miles of the ninth annual Pat's Run, which honors former ASU linebacker Pat Tillman. Though Graham never met Tillman and has been in Tempe just one season, it seems fitting that he'll lead thousands of people in celebrating the life of ASU's...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
April 18, 2013
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No bags or backpacks allowed at Pat's Run
With the ninth annual Pat's Run scheduled for Saturday, just days after the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, security for the 4.2-mile run in Tempe has become a much-talked-about issue.
The Pat Tillman Foundation, which puts on the event that draws tens of thousands of people each year, issued a statement Tuesday on updated protocols, with the takeaway being that no bags...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
April 17, 2013
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GREAT STORY
NFL hopeful to re-enlist with Marines
Brandon O’Brien, a wide receiver from Montana State Northern University and a potential NFL draft pick, is giving up his shot at football to re-enlist with the Marines.
Brandon O’Brien foregoing NFL dream by enlisting in Marines following Boston attacks
We don’t see this getting as much national attention as the late Pat Tillman joining the armed forces shortly after the events of 9/11, but NFL hopeful Brandon O’Brien is foregoing his dream of playing in the NFL by re-enlisting in the Marines following the recent attacks at the Boston Marathon. O’Brien was a longshot for the NFL, as he played at NAIA’s Montana State University...
Will Sutton's latest honor: The Tillman jersey
TEMPE, Ariz. -- For the second time since coach Todd Graham created the tradition, Arizona State bestowed on one of is players a camouflage No. 42 practice jersey with "Tillman" on the back.
The current designee is All-America defensive tackle Will Sutton.
Graham started the tradition last season to honor the late former Sun Devil linebacker Pat Tillman by rewarding a...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
April 11, 2013
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Indianapolis Colts sign Army officer
The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent linebacker Josh McNary and placed him on the team's reserve-military list.
The 6-foot, 251-pound McNary will join the team when he finishes active duty in the U.S. Army.
McNary won the 2011 East-West Shrine game's Pat Tillman Award, which is given to a player who best exemplifies character, intelligence, sportsmanship and service...
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April 11, 2013
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EA Sports brings Pat Tillman to Madden NFL 13
The legend of Pat Tillman has extended into the virtual world.
In a special offering by EA Sports, Madden NFL 13 users will be able to add the former Cardinals safety within Ultimate Team mode.
The announcement was made Friday on EA Sports' Facebook page, and Tillman's inclusion into the game is supported by his foundation.
Tillman, who famously turned down a multimillion...
Pat Tillman: Sacrifice for country over NFL
Sacrifice is a word we all use, but how many of us are willing to give up everything to fight for a cause or a principle that we believe has merit? I can think of many, but one comes to mind CPL Pat Tillman who seemingly had it all, but chose to sacrifice it for [...]
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