Flashback: Remembering Howard's spirit
Brian Stumpf, ESPNRISE.comESPN RISE spotlights stellar performances by Jasper Howard, Eddie Royal and Kyle Orton, and also remembers their high school glory days
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Athletes facing multitude of training issues
Matt Remsberg, ESPN RISE MagazineA willingness to push their bodies to the limit is what makes many athletes great. But for some, that compulsive desire to be the best can push them over the edge.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Best rivalry games in each state
Mark Tennis, Doug Huff and Sheldon Shealer, ESPNRISE.comMark Tennis, Doug Huff and Sheldon Shealer highlight the best rivalries in each state.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Mendenhall talks recruiting, Gridiron Kings
Jared Zwerling, ESPNRISE.comESPN RISE caught up with Rashard Mendenhall to discuss the Champion Gridrion Kings, his high school playing days and life in the NFL.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Top QBs gear up for Elite 11
ESPNRISE.comThe top quarterbacks in the nation, including Nick Montana and Jake Heaps, will get a chance to showcase their talents at Elite 11, a premier quarterback competition for prep athletes.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Montana making name for himself
Ian R. Rapoport, Special to ESPNRISE.comJoe Montana may be among the game's best quarterbacks. But his focus is on his children -- two of whom are making their own names as quarterbacks.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009Many draft prospects had impressive careers on the court
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comFor football players hoping to be picked in this weekend's NFL draft, their high school basketball careers helped them get to this point, writes Mark Tennis.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009ESPN RISE catches up with Clay Matthews
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comClay 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, 2009For nation's top athletes, excelling in one sport is not enough
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comIt takes a special athlete to excel on the football field and the basketball court. See which dual-sport players were named 2009 ESPN RISE Grid-Hoop All-Americans.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009Future factors into recruits' decisions
Matt Winkeljohn, Special to ESPNRISE.comFor football recruits who make the grade both on the field and off, academic heavyweights like Stanford and Northwestern offer the best of both worlds.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009Smith named ESPN RISE Coach of the Year
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comAfter leading St. Thomas Aquinas to a mythical national title, George Smith is the ESPN RISE National Coach of the Year.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009Coaches find success in single wing
Patrick Dorsey, Special to ESPNRISE.com"Wildcat" is just a nickname, a variation, of one of the most time-tested formations in football -- the single wing. With an estimated winning percentage of .700, why aren't more teams employing this versatile offense?
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Romo always knew he could play
Mike Loveday, ESPNRISE.comTony Romo wasn't always a superstar. He was an unknown high school recruit before dominating at Eastern Illinois and going undrafted in the NFL. He's the latest to featured in the ESPN RISE Preps-To-Pros series.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Patience pays off for Rodgers
Mike Loveday, ESPNRISE.comPackers QB Aaron Rodgers' career has been defined by patience as he went from unknown prep to big-time pro.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Pro players, coaches state their case
Gerry Brown, ESPNRISE.comWe've heard from the experts. Now we let the professionals weigh in on which state they think should be crowned the winner of the Great State Debate.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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