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NFL tight end Andrews wants to inspire others with diabetes
MESA — Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was not always a football star. When he was young growing up in Scottsdale, soccer was his sport of choice. However, it appeared his sports career might be in jeopardy when he and his family found out that he had type 1 diabetes. kAm}@H[ p?5C6HD[ 2 $4@EED52=6 ?2E:G6 H9@ A=2J65 H:56 C646:G6C 2E s6D6CE |@F?E2:? w:89 $49@@=[ :D @?6 @7 E96 }u{’D 36DE E:89E 6?5D[ H:E9 E9C66 !C@ q@H= 2AA62C2?46D 2?5 2 u:CDE\%62> p==\!C@ ?@>:?2E:@? :? a_a`]k^Am kAmqFE 6G6? H96?
NFL tight end Mark Andrews leads by example for others with type 1 diabetes
Mark Andrews, giving low-fives to a group of Dexcom employees, is grateful for having a continuous glucose monitor to help him control his blood sugar. (Photo courtesy of Dexcom) MESA – Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was not always a football star. When he was young growing up in Scottsdale, soccer was his sport of choice. However, it appeared his sports career might be in jeopardy when he and his family found out that he had type 1 diabetes.
Arizona Pro Day draws in scouts, coaches from 31 NFL teams for final in-person evaluation of promising prospects
TUCSON – After a 10-3 season and a victory in the Alamo Bowl over Oklahoma, Arizona football has some highly regarded talent in April’s NFL draft. And it seems NFL teams agree, with almost every team sending coaches and scouts to view the talent on display run drills and test Thursday at Arizona Stadium for the University of Arizona’s Pro Day. Personnel from 31 of 32 NFL teams attended, as well as scouts from two CFL teams. The only team not in attendance was the LA Rams.
UA Pro Day draws in scouts, coaches for final in-person evaluation
TUCSON — After a 10-3 season and a victory in the Alamo Bowl over Oklahoma, Arizona football has some highly regarded talent in April’s NFL draft. And it seems NFL teams agree, with almost every team sending coaches and scouts to view the talent on display run drills and test Thursday at Arizona Stadium for the University of Arizona’s Pro Day. kAm!6CD@??6= 7C@> b` @7 ba }u{ E62>D 2EE6?565[ 2D H6== 2D D4@FED 7C@> EH@ ru{ E62>D] %96 @?=J E62> ?@E :?
Arizona Pro Day draws in scouts, coaches from 31 NFL teams for final in-person evaluation of promising prospects
After a 10-3 season and a victory in the Alamo Bowl over Oklahoma, Arizona football has some highly regarded talent in April’s NFL draft. And it seems NFL teams agree, with almost every team sending coaches and scouts to view the talent on display run drills and test Thursday at Arizona Stadium for the University of Arizona’s Pro Day. Personnel from 31 of 32 NFL teams attended, as well as scouts from two CFL teams. The only team not in attendance was the LA Rams.
NFL scouts, coaches from 31 teams travel to watch Arizona’s Pro Day
John Busker/Cronkite News Maricopa native Jacob Cowing showcases his speed and skills during receiver drills Thursday at Arizona’s Pro Day. (Photo by John Busker/Cronkite News) TUCSON – After a 10-3 season and a victory in the Alamo Bowl over Oklahoma, Arizona football has some highly regarded talent in April’s NFL draft.
ASU Pro Day recap: Prospects show skills in front of NFL, CFL coaches, scouts
TEMPE — With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, all eyes are turning to the next generation of talent. And at Arizona State’s Pro Day, the players were not only focused on their own success, but they wanted to see their teammates put on a show for the scouts and coaches in attendance. kAmp$& 7@@E32== 96=5 :ED 2??F2= AC@ 52J (65?6D52J :? 7C@?E @7 }u{ D4@FED 2?5 4@2496D[ 2D H6== 2D 2 76H C6AC6D6?E2E:G6D 7C@> r2?25:2? u@@E32== {628F6 E62>D] pD $F?
ASU Football Pro Day let’s players perform for many NFL and CFL scouts
John Busker/Cronkite News ASU football players participate in the annual pro day event Wednesday to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of NFL scouts and coaches ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. (Photo by John Busker/Cronkite News) TEMPE – With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, all eyes are turning to the next generation of talent.
Cardinals strategize for upcoming draft with pressing need at receiver
PHOENIX — When the Arizona Cardinals and DeAndre Hopkins parted ways last offseason, coach Jonathan Gannon said he was pleased with the wide receiver corp entering the 2023 season. kAmu2DE 7@CH2C5 2=>@DE ?:?6 >@?E9D[ 2?5 E96 @C82?:K2E:@? 92D J6E E@ 7:?5 2 C6A=246>6?E 7@C w@A<:?D] %96 r2C5:?2=D =625:?8 C646:G6C =2DE D62D@? H2D E:89E 6?5 %C6J |4qC:56[ H9@ 925 gad J2C5D @? E96 J62C] }@ H:56 C646:G6C 7@C E96 r2C5:?2=D 925 e__ J2C5D] |2CBF:D6 qC@H?
Arizona Cardinals strategize for upcoming NFL draft with pressing need at receiver
PHOENIX – When the Arizona Cardinals and DeAndre Hopkins parted ways last offseason, coach Jonathan Gannon said he was pleased with the wide receiver corp entering the 2023 season. Fast forward almost nine months, and the organization has yet to find a replacement for Hopkins. The Cardinals leading receiver last season was tight end Trey McBride, who had 825 yards on the year. No wide receiver for the Cardinals had 600 yards. Marquise Brown led all Cardinals wideouts with 574. kAm(9:=6 E92E H2D :?
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Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort plans to utilize this week’s NFL combine to ‘fill the gaps’ in the team’s evaluations of draft prospects. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) PHOENIX – When the Arizona Cardinals and DeAndre Hopkins parted ways last offseason, coach Jonathan Gannon said he was pleased with the wide receiver corp entering the 2023 season. Fast forward almost nine months, and the organization has yet to find a replacement for Hopkins.
‘Offertunity Bowl’ gives AZ football players last chance at scholarship
In what might have been their last chance to be seen by college scouts, seniors from Arizona and California walked onto the football field for their final game as high schoolers. The first “Offertunity Bowl” took place in Surprise on Jan. 27, at the campus of Ottawa University – Arizona. A team of Arizona high school seniors played a team of California high school seniors, with players from both sides looking to get last-minute recruiting exposure before national signing day on Feb. 7.
‘Offertunity Bowl’ gives Arizona high school football players one last chance at a scholarship
SURPRISE – In what might have been their last chance to be seen by college scouts, seniors from Arizona and California walked onto the football field for their final game as high schoolers. The first “Offertunity Bowl” took place in Surprise on Jan. 27, at the campus of Ottawa University – Arizona. A team of Arizona high school seniors played a team of California high school seniors, with players from both sides looking to get last-minute recruiting exposure before national signing day on Feb. 7.
Arizona high school football players given one last chance with ‘Offerunity Bowl’
John Busker/Cronkite News Mason Bray, quarterback from Saguaro High School, receives the MVP trophy after leading Arizona to victory in the Offertunity Bowl with three touchdown passes. (Photo courtesy of the AIGA Foundation) SURPRISE – In what might have been their last chance to be seen by college scouts, seniors from Arizona and California walked onto the football field for their final game as high schoolers. The first “Offertunity Bowl” took place in Surprise on Jan.
Going Bananas: Exhibition baseball teams delight fans
SCOTTSDALE – In a matter of weeks, Scottsdale Stadium and Peoria Sports Complex transformed from the spring training homes of the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners to a two-night pit stop for another team with a produce-inspired mascot. The Savannah Bananas came to town on March 31 and April 1 for a two-game set as part of their 2023 world tour.
Exhibition baseball teams set to take over Scottsdale, Peoria
SCOTTSDALE – In a matter of weeks, Scottsdale Stadium and Peoria Sports Complex transformed from the spring training homes of the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners to a two-night pit stop for another team with a produce-inspired mascot. The Savannah Bananas came to town last weekend for a two-game set as part of their 2023 world tour.
Savannah Bananas stop in Scottsdale, Peoria for 2023 world tour
SCOTTSDALE – In a matter of weeks, Scottsdale Stadium and Peoria Sports Complex transformed from the spring training homes of the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners to a two-night pit stop for another team with a produce-inspired mascot. The Savannah Bananas came to town last weekend for a two-game set as part of their 2023 world tour.
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