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THE BLOG SERIES: "THE FAMILY BEHIND THE PLAYER"

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                                            THE OATSVALL FAMILY   When interviewing Gwen Oatsvall for our " Game Day Ready Live " video, I knew I had to do a feature on their family. To say they are a bit "Intriguing" is an understatement. First, lets start with how gorgeous this family is. They for sure could be the GQ Family of the month. The first thing I thought to myself when I saw Jeremiah was that this kid looks just like Zac Efron. His mother says he gets that all the time. He has such a unique and marketable look, that of course the Hollywood manager came out in me and I start thinking of all the commercials and shows this kid could be in. Wait for it, and remember you heard it from me first. :)   Then you dig a little deeper and I find out his dad Scott also played college football. Yes, good looks and talent run pret...

"I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA"

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                              Game Day Ready Edition                             " The Real Life of a College Football Mom" I Got it From My Mama One thing we know for sure is that when an athlete gets on camera he is going to say "Hi Mom" ! The media is for certain to capture that. Mom is always recognized for her strength, love encouragement, and the multitude of sacrifices that she continually gives to her athlete day in and day out through it all. As she should right? But in doing some research during this College Football Mom journey I realized rarely do the media give the mother any recognition if she too has had any athletic achievement nor do they think to do their research much like they do on their fathers if they were former athletes. The only w...

GREAT ADVICE FROM THE CRAZY WORLD OF A COLLEGE FOOTBALL MOM

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                                                         GAME DAY READY EDITION                                    "The Real Life of a College Football Mom" The Behind the Scenes  I know all too well of the "Behind the Scenes" preparation that goes into creating an unforgettable performance. It is the unseen back stories never told that help inspire the artist and athletes to become the people you see today. I remember like it was yesterday reciting lines with CJ at the tender age of 6 fresh out of kindergarten preparing him and praying that he would give his best performance of his ...

THERE IS NO OFF SEASON FOR THESE COLLEGE FOOTBALL MOMS

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                      Game Day Ready Edition         "Keeping up with The Real Life of a College Football Mom" IT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN! Down, Down, Down with the weight that is! These moms have clearly adapted the mentality of "Training Camp" getting focused, stepping up their game and making it happen! The making of a champion comes from the mentality of his mother. Let's take a look into the lives of a few CFM that are setting the example of what " NO OFF Season" really means. If they don't inspire you to get off the couch and "Get up and GO IT GIRL" I don't know what will. Apryll Adams ( Josh Adams #33- Notre Dame)- 95 lbs.   "IT WAS TIME FOR A CHANGE" - Apryll sat in the car with me 3 years ago while we both waited for our sons to finish with orientation their freshman year that it was time for a change. I decided that day to get focused ...