Former NFL star volunteers to experience an athlete’s worst nightmare
…learn, and an extra-big sic ’em to those who deal with such disabilities everyday, for your courage in the face of adversity!…
…learn, and an extra-big sic ’em to those who deal with such disabilities everyday, for your courage in the face of adversity!…
…also one of five to receive the 2008 Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award from the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics. The award honors “student-athletes who have overcome great personal, academic, and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in intercollegiate athletics.”] Sic ’em, Mamadou!…
In 1979, sophomore defensive back Kyle Woods fractured his neck and severely injured his spinal cord during football practice; the injury left him paralyzed. Thanks to help from Baylor friends and family, Woods was eventually able to go back to school, graduating from UT-Arlington in 1993. He has spent the past 13 years as a counselor at Mountain View College in Dallas. In 2000, a former teammate recognized Woods’ need for a special van with a wh…
…et fellow Bears in your new home, and make sure your information is up to date in the online directory. Baylor’s not just a school; it’s a family, one I can personally vouch for, and one with which I think you’ll want to stay connected. Sic ’em, Class of 2008!…
…bout the group’s mission and suicide prevention, get updates on their progress, subscribe to their newsletter and even donate to the campaign. A pretty impressive effort for anyone, especially a handful of college students! Sic ’em, Alive Campaign!…
…ing many Baylor Network events. (The Baylor Network sponsors get-togethers for alumni across Texas and in select cities nationwide; for more, visit www.baylor.edu/network.) Sic ’em, Jane Hampton Cook!…
…at noon. Saturday, the men’s basketball team hosts No. 24 Kansas State and national player of the year candidate Michael Beasley. For the Bears to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive, this one is pretty much a must-win. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.; the game will be televised in Texas on Fox Sports Net. Tickets for both this game and the baseball series are available online now. Meanwhile, the Baylor women’s basketball team and reigning Big 12 Player o…
…eum’s exhibitions are free and open to the public unless specified, thanks in part to the generous support of the Martin Museum Art Angels and the Sue & Ted Getterman Endowed Fund. Visit www.baylor.edu/martinmuseum for hours of operation and more info about exhibitions on display throughout the year. Sic ’em, Marc!…
…in and fellow freshman-to-be Nick Florence, plus transfers Jeremy Sanders (Navarro JC) and Kirby Freeman (U. of Miami), Baylor’s incoming quarterback class was ranked third in the nation by both Rivals and Scout.com. Briles said he and his staff “jumped in with both feet” to make up for the short time they had to recruit after coming to Baylor. “I’m not intimidated by circumstances,” Briles has said. “Events in my life made me unafraid.” The event…
…w your Baylor pride? If you live in Texas, you can get a special Baylor University license plate like the one seen here. It costs an extra $30, but most of that money goes to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to fund scholarships. If you’re interested, you can even order online. If that’s not your style or you live outside of Texas, how about personalizing your license plate number? A good friend of mine has lived all over the country, adver…