No excuses for Floyd
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineBecause he never let his difficult upbringing get the best of him, Sharrif Floyd now ranks among the nation's most sought-after football recruits, writes Jon Mahoney.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Whitney's quiet confidence leads Lawrence
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comLawrence Academy (Goroton, Mass.) hockey star Steve Whitney is the last player teammates would expect to give a fiery pregame speech, but there's no question he's the one everyone looks to at crunch time.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Lynch proving the Northeast's got talent
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comMassachusetts might be better known for its professional sports teams than as a producer of elite college prospects, but Georgia-bound tight end Arthur Lynch is hoping to shatter stereotypes at the Under Armour All-America Game on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2009Whitney is cool as ice
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comEach weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Tuesday, we catch up with Steve Whitney.
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