May 17
Troy makes Bleacher Report’s “Best NFL Team of All Time”
(Via Bleacher Report) Career: 2003-present Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers Stats: nine sacks, 29 INTs Achievements: seven pro bowls, five-time All Pro, 2010 Defensive Player of the Year, two-time Super Bowl champion Runner-Up: Ken Houston This is probably the first “controversial” pick on this list, but it’s justified, especially if you do put several other safeties, specifically [...]
May 14
Nike: Fast is Faster commercial featuring Troy
(via Creativity Online) Wieden + Kennedy Portland pulls off a a football-centered, fast-paced and wonderfully shot ad that centers on the notion that ‘Faster’ is the new ‘Stronger.’ With an all-star cast, including Troy Polamalu, Calvin Johnson, Darrelle Revis, as well as NFL official Mike Carey, directed by Mark Romanek and edited by the Oscar-winning [...]
May 02
My Thoughts and Prayers for Junior Seau…
I am deeply saddened by the events that have transpired today. My heartfelt condolences and sympathy go out to his family. Junior Seau meant so much to me and many other Samoan youth both as a player and person. Junior epitomized hard work and dedication to football and philanthropy. He was a childhood hero of [...]
May 01
Giveaway: May Student of the Month
UPDATE: Form is now closed for submissions. Look for announcement of this month’s winner later this month. Hey everyone, May is now open for student of the month nominations. If you’ve submitted before, please feel free to submit again, as it never means you’ve been rejected if you didn’t get chosen in a previous month. [...]
Apr 25
April Student of the Month Announcement
UPDATE: A note from Emily along with a photo of her receiving her gift basket have been added to the bottom of the post. ——————————- Hey everyone, I’d like to announce 12th grader Emily Courtney of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School as the student I’m honoring in April. Not only does Emily show great leadership, servitude [...]
Apr 25
LYFE Kitchen Expands To Grocery Stores
I am excited to announce as a member of the Wellness & Health Panel for LYFE Kitchen* that great tasting, good for you food is now available not only in the restaurant, but the grocery aisle! LYFE Kitchen Grocery has launched their introductory line of soups and ready-to-eat meals with 20 Northern California Costco locations. [...]
Apr 06
Valley student honored by NFL’s Polamalu
(via KVVU FOX 5) LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – A valley student has been recognized by NFL star Troy Polamalu. Stephen Gibson, a senior at Meadows School, was chosen to receive the March Student of the Month award. He was presented with the award and a gift from Polamalu Monday. “The first time I heard about [...]
Apr 02
Giveaway: April Student of the Month
UPDATE: Nominations are now closed. Thanks for your entries! Watch for winner announcement at the end of this month. Hey teachers and professors, it’s time to start nominating your students for April student of the month. Hopefully you’re starting to get used to the regularity of this contest and are watching out for it each [...]
Mar 26
March Student of the Month Announcement
Hey all, I’d like to announce 12th grader Stephen of The Meadows School in Las Vegas as my March Student of the Month. Stephen has not only performed exceptionally well as a student, but has shown maturity and leadership beyond his years. It’s very encouraging to me to hear about a young man taking on [...]
Mar 01
Giveaway: March Student of the Month
UPDATE: Nominations are now closed. Thanks for your entries! Watch for winner announcement at the end of this month. Hey everyone, for March I’m opening entries up to to all students from K to college. The rules are still simple: you’re eligible to nominate a student if you’re a teacher, but the student must be [...]