For Hinder, inspiration is all in the family
Christopher Parish, ESPN RISEAustin Hinder grew up in awe of his grandfather's tales of gridiron greatness, but these days the Steamboat Springs quarterback is busy creating a legacy all his own
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009No. 1 pick relives high school days
Sam Alipour, Special to ESPNRISE.comMatthew Stafford basically lived "Friday Night Lights" before becoming an All-American at Georgia and the first pick in the NFL Draft.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Like father, like nation's #1 recruit son
Matt Remsberg, ESPN RISE MagazineNow that he's the nation's No. 1 football recruit, Jackson Jeffcoat's rise to stardom is truly underway.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009Good times never stop at Oaks Christian
Jon Mahoney, ESPN RISE MagazineHollywood icons and Hall of Famers in the stands? Dozens of Division I recruits? Six straight titles and counting? Welcome to Oaks Christian, where the fun never ends.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 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, 2009ESPNHS: Best NFL blogs 8/4-5
ESPNRISE.comWe scour the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009ESPNHS: Blogger of the Week 7/19-25
ESPNRISE.comWe scour the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country. SlyCooperPTI is the blogger of the week for July 19- July 25.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Before season's showdown, QBs compete
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comNick Montana and Jake Heaps didn't know each other before this week's Elite 11 camp. But the future rivals -- their teams meet Sept. 18 (ESPNU, 10 p.m. ET) -- have more in common than they knew, writes Mark Tennis.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 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, 2009ESPNHS Monday: Best blogs 7/13
ESPNRISE.comESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Maryland High School Football Preview
Mike Loveday & Sheldon Shealer, ESPNRISE.comMaryland High School Football Preview
Story | Conversation | July 14, 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, 2009Celebrity alumni give Poly a Hollywood atmosphere
Jeremy Willis, ESPNRISE.comPoly (Long Beach, Calif.) counts famous musicians, actors and athletes among its alumni. Their success helps fuel the current generation of Jackrabbits, writes Jeremy Willis.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009Tate, Kelter among Ultimate Preps
Mark Tennis, ESPNRISE.comNow that the school year is over, who really stood out? ESPN RISE honors the best of the best in coaches, teams, programs and athletes -- the Ultimate Preps of the 2008-'09 school year.
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