Was held today at Turnberry, and it was a first class event.
Inducted were Sean Taylor, Ed Reed, Warren Sapp, Ray Lewis, and Michael Irvin. Seriously, what other school can even come close to that? 7 Super Bowl rings, 3 DPOY, literally 3 dozen pro bowls, etc. etc etc.
It was a really special event. In addition to the honorees, other previous recipients also attended such as Russell Maryland, Bennie Blades and George Mira. I was fortunate to shake all of their hands. Blades was especially friendly, and said that Al simply cant wait to get into the U.
Ed Reed was unable to attend, and after a short video and introduction of the five honorees, Sean Taylors 13 year old daughter gave a very moving speech, lots of tears in the room. Sapp, Lewis and Irvin all gave both funny and moving speeches, bringing laughter and some tears to the room. They talked a bit about their backgrounds, and how they turned from boys to men at the U. They said a number of our superstars (Ray Ray and Russell to name two) were actually the last scholarship given out that year, and they played with a chip on their shoulder.
The past and present honorees were very friendly, signed autographs, shook hands, took pictures, etc. It isnt every day that a plain old fan can shake the hands and speak to all of those superstars.
Inducted were Sean Taylor, Ed Reed, Warren Sapp, Ray Lewis, and Michael Irvin. Seriously, what other school can even come close to that? 7 Super Bowl rings, 3 DPOY, literally 3 dozen pro bowls, etc. etc etc.
It was a really special event. In addition to the honorees, other previous recipients also attended such as Russell Maryland, Bennie Blades and George Mira. I was fortunate to shake all of their hands. Blades was especially friendly, and said that Al simply cant wait to get into the U.
Ed Reed was unable to attend, and after a short video and introduction of the five honorees, Sean Taylors 13 year old daughter gave a very moving speech, lots of tears in the room. Sapp, Lewis and Irvin all gave both funny and moving speeches, bringing laughter and some tears to the room. They talked a bit about their backgrounds, and how they turned from boys to men at the U. They said a number of our superstars (Ray Ray and Russell to name two) were actually the last scholarship given out that year, and they played with a chip on their shoulder.
The past and present honorees were very friendly, signed autographs, shook hands, took pictures, etc. It isnt every day that a plain old fan can shake the hands and speak to all of those superstars.
