Cooper playing big at small school

Lavocheya Cooper does everything for Texas Class 2A Arp. As a safety, running back and kick returner, Cooper is carrying the banner for Texas' small-school players, writes Jeff Miller.

This Falcon is soaring

Kevin McFadden may be known as the defensive line coach at Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), but the coach has a musical past.

Longer field, rules changes give Gridiron Kings different feel

With a longer field and a few tweaks to the rules, the Champion Gridiron Kings seven-on-seven game will challenge the 64 elite players chosen for the event. That's not the only surprise the players experienced this week, writes Chris Lawlor.

August 8, 2008; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) carries the ball against Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of...

2009 Champion Gridiron Kings info

The inaugural Champion Gridiron Kings event features 64 of the nation's top football players.

Mendenhall talks recruiting, Gridiron Kings

ESPN RISE caught up with Rashard Mendenhall to discuss the Champion Gridrion Kings, his high school playing days and life in the NFL.

Paul Phillips looks to make his own name this season

Paul Phillips is following in his brothers' footsteps, but the junior wants to get out of their shadow.

ESPNHS Tuesday: Best of blogs 3/31

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country.

ESPNHS Monday: Best of blogs 2/2

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

ESPNHS: Best of Super Bowl fan blogs

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

Jan 18, 2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (10) runs away from Baltimore Ravens safety Jim Leonhard (36) and scores...

ESPNHS Wednesday: Best of fan blogs 1/28

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

Florida stars go from Muck Bowl to Super Bowl

From the Muck Bowl to the Super Bowl, Anquan Boldin, from Pahokee, and Santonio Holmes, from Belle Glade, are still representing their Florida homes.

Harrison overcomes off-the-field issues to shine on the field

James Harrison's road to stardom with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Super Bowl XLIII -- including his being named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year this season -- has been paved with many obstacles, some by his own doing.

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lines up on defense against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game on January 18...