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No excuses for Floyd

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Because 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, 2009

ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Clay Matthews might come from football royalty, but he wasn't a heralded recruit. Years of hard work and determination will pay off for Matthews this weekend.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009

Whitney's quiet confidence leads Lawrence

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Lawrence 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, 2009

Lynch proving the Northeast's got talent

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Massachusetts 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, 2009

Whitney is cool as ice

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Tuesday, we catch up with Steve Whitney.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2008

GRIDIRON Air Force 1

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Quarterbacks Matt Barkley and Russell Shepard have used contrasting styles to get to the same place - top of the ESPNU 150

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Big hits making Jelani Jenkins a star

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Good Counsel's Jelani Jenkins' ferocious hits and relentless attitude as a linebacker are what made him a star

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008

Here's the deal: Beal does more than score

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Brad Beal can light up the scoreboard, but that's just the beginning of what makes him one of the nation's most sought-after basketball recruits

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

RISE Above: Adam Jones

Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE Magazine

Adam Jones once didn't know where he'd live or what he'd eat. With help from a famous family, he's become a Division I basketball recruit.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Many athletes balancing school, sports and parents serving in the military

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Balancing school, sports and friends isn't easy for any teenager. Now imagine trying to do it with a parent away at war.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Gaming new pro outlet

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

For high school gamers nationwide, major league gaming has opened up a whole new preps-to-pros trend

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008
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