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Event Overview KEY FACTS Sports Career Expo Past Prominent Speakers: Kenny Smith, TNT Sports American Senior High School John Shumate, Gatorade Thursday, February 4, 2010 Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets Howard White, VP of Jordan Brand 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Roxanne Jones, ESPN Senior Editor [email protected] Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons Owner www.whynotsports.org Joe Bailey, Dolphin Enterprises CEO Lennox Lewis, Heavyweight Champ The Sports Career Expo is a national campaign that enlists Jacqie Carpenter, NCAA Ron Graves, professionals from all aspects of the sports industry to inform, Arizona Cardinals Antonio Pierce, New York Giants; educate, and enlighten high school and college students on Braylon Edwards, Jets alternative career opportunities available in the professional Dehani Jones, Bengals sports arena. This distinctive one-day sports career symposium Kellen Winslow, Sr., Hall of Fame offers students an inside look at the sacrifice and dedication it takes to perform as a sports professional… off the field in this exciting industry! This event includes a keynote address from a prominent sports professional and panel discussions focusing on alternative career choices within the sports industry. Target Demographics-Our primary demographic targets are high school and college students between the ages of 13-25. Our secondary demographic targets are individuals who are interested in learning more about alternative careers in the sports industry. Past Supporters: National Football League NCAA Clearinghouse Clinic –This workshop is specifically held New York Giants to educate student athletes and parents on NCAA guidelines and Green Bay Packers eligibility requirements. Students attending will understand the Buffalo Bills, criteria needed to qualify for Division I and Division II athletic New York Jets scholarships as it relates to the NCAA Initial Clearinghouse Canon USA, Inc. application process. Frito Lay Gatorade Arizona State University Players, Inc. E DUCATE E XPLORE E MPOWER.

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Falcons Qb Michael Vick, Packers De Aaron Kampman & Cowboys Wr Sam Hurd Named Nfc Players of Week 8
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE 280 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (212) 450-2000 * FAX (212) 681-7573 WWW.NFLMedia.com Joe Browne, Executive Vice President-Communications Greg Aiello, Vice President-Public Relations FOR USE AS DESIRED NFC-POW-8 11/1/06 FALCONS QB MICHAEL VICK, PACKERS DE AARON KAMPMAN & COWBOYS WR SAM HURD NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 8 Quarterback MICHAEL VICK of the Atlanta Falcons, defensive end AARON KAMPMAN of the Green Bay Packers and rookie wide receiver SAM HURD of the Dallas Cowboys are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the eighth week of the 2006 season (October 29-30), the NFL announced today. OFFENSE: QB MICHAEL VICK, ATLANTA FALCONS • On the road against the defending AFC North Division champions, Vick completed 20 of 28 passes (71.4 percent) for 291 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 140.6 passer rating in the Falcons’ 29-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Vick also rushed nine times for 55 yards (6.1 average). With Atlanta trailing 14-6 in the second quarter, the left-handed quarterback led the Falcons on a 10-play, 81- yard drive, culminating with a 16-yard touchdown pass to tight end ALGE CRUMPLER. On Atlanta’s first possession of the second half, the former Virginia Tech star guided the Falcons on a 65-yard drive, capping it with a 26-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver MICHAEL JENKINS to put Atlanta up 20-17. Later in the third quarter, Vick finished a 60-yard drive with an eight-yard TD pass to fullback JUSTIN GRIFFITH to put the Falcons ahead 26-20, a lead the club would not relinquish.
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