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April 8th, 2009, 10:40 AM
04-08-2009 09:29 AM
Samford CB Finnegan One of Top Talents Honored at Banquet
http://cmsimg.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DP&Date=20090404&Category=SPORTS&ArtNo=904040311&Ref=AR&MaxW=318&Border=0In just three NFL seasons, Milton High graduate Cortland Finnegan has carved his niche. The Tennessee Titans cornerback is widely known for his hard-nosed, scrappy, no-fear style of play.
Off the field and returning home for the Pensacola Sports Association Awards on Friday night, there was a glimpse of the softer side. Finnegan was all smiles when he was named the PSA’s professional co-athlete of the year, one of several athletes honored during the annual event at New World Landing.
“It’s a humbling thing, it’s an honor,” said Finnegan, who shared the pro athlete honor with golfer Boo Weekley. “The guys that came before me to now … I can’t say enough good things about it. I thank the PSA and my coaches at Milton and Samford (University) for molding me, and I’m going to try to continue to give my best.”
Read more ... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/04/08/samford-cb-finnegan-one-of-top-talents-h?blog=2#more4654)
Samford CB Finnegan One of Top Talents Honored at Banquet
http://cmsimg.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DP&Date=20090404&Category=SPORTS&ArtNo=904040311&Ref=AR&MaxW=318&Border=0In just three NFL seasons, Milton High graduate Cortland Finnegan has carved his niche. The Tennessee Titans cornerback is widely known for his hard-nosed, scrappy, no-fear style of play.
Off the field and returning home for the Pensacola Sports Association Awards on Friday night, there was a glimpse of the softer side. Finnegan was all smiles when he was named the PSA’s professional co-athlete of the year, one of several athletes honored during the annual event at New World Landing.
“It’s a humbling thing, it’s an honor,” said Finnegan, who shared the pro athlete honor with golfer Boo Weekley. “The guys that came before me to now … I can’t say enough good things about it. I thank the PSA and my coaches at Milton and Samford (University) for molding me, and I’m going to try to continue to give my best.”
Read more ... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/04/08/samford-cb-finnegan-one-of-top-talents-h?blog=2#more4654)