He stands 5 feet and 6 inches tall. He weighs 203 pounds. He never received a scholarship to play NCAA football. He was a walk-on at Louisiana Tech. That doesn’t sound like the resume of an NFL athlete. Yet that describes Philadelphia Eagles running back, Boston Scott. Scott attended Zachary High School in a small … Continue reading Boston Scott – Not about the Doubters
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Mason Rudolph – Making an Impact
Image is everything. In a culture of 33-character tweets, instagram photos, and 30-second news stories, creating marketable images is paramount. The formula is simple; stage an inspiring photo, broadcast the image to the world, move on, and repeat. In 2015, a 4-year old boy named Gavin King was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer … Continue reading Mason Rudolph – Making an Impact
Terry Shumpert, Ty Blach, and Setting an Example
If you were a baseball fan in the 90’s, you may remember Terry Shumpert. Shumpert was a 2nd Round pick out of the University of Kentucky in the 1987 draft, selected by the Kansas City Royals. He made his major league debut in 1990 for the Royals, mostly in a utility infielder role. He played … Continue reading Terry Shumpert, Ty Blach, and Setting an Example
Adam Haseley – All Glory to God
On June 4th, 2019, Adam Haseley made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies. Haseley is a top prospect for the Phillies. He was drafted with the 8th overall draft pick in the first round of the 2017 amateur player draft. He entered the 2018 season as mlb.com's 6th rated Phillies prospect and improved … Continue reading Adam Haseley – All Glory to God
Trey Flowers – One of Eleven
One out of eleven. Each individual on the football field is one out of eleven players representing his team. New England Patriot’s defensive lineman, Trey Flowers, had a long time to get used to that ratio. Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, young Trey was one of eleven siblings. In a family that large, you have … Continue reading Trey Flowers – One of Eleven
Brandin “the Archer” Cooks
The Archer. It sounds the latest movie the ever-expanding universe of Super Hero movies. But to football fans, the archer is someone else; Rams Wide Receiver Brandin Cooks. Cooks was drafted in the 1st Round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He played in 10 games his rookie season, starting in … Continue reading Brandin “the Archer” Cooks
Faith Brockers – the Woman Behind the Lineman
Though there are many variations of the phrase, you have often heard it said; “Behind every successful man is a strong woman.” Whether it was a mother, a wife, or another caring, supportive woman, this phrase rings true to many. Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman, Michael Brokers, is no exception. Brockers is a 7-year NFL … Continue reading Faith Brockers – the Woman Behind the Lineman
Jackie Slater – Los Angeles Legend
Super Bowl Series: Many of you will undoubtedly attend Super Bowl parties this year, watching the big game with friends and family members. As February 3rd approaches, A Lamp unto My Cleats will feature players from the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots each day. My hope is that you will read these stories … Continue reading Jackie Slater – Los Angeles Legend
Slade Heathcott’s Inspiring Journey
On January 14, 2019, there was a small piece of baseball news. It wasn’t enough to push rumors of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado’s free agency off the front page. It was barely more than a footnote. Slade Heathcott announced his retirement from baseball. You might have missed Heathcott’s career. He only appeared in … Continue reading Slade Heathcott’s Inspiring Journey
Brandon Mebane – Walking by Faith
Prior to yesterday’s Division Round Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers, there was a moment of silence. The football world paused for a moment to remember Makenna Mebane, daughter of Charger’s Defensive Tackle, Brandon Mebane. While still in the womb, Brandon and his wife, Amena, were informed that Makenna … Continue reading Brandon Mebane – Walking by Faith
A Lamp Unto My Cleats 