CSN Log
September 25th, 2011, 07:10 PM
09-22-2011 07:07 PM
Albany defensive end Eddie Delaney has lived with both a physical deformity and diabetes for most of his life, but this hasn’t stopped him from reaching his dream.
Put yourself in the shoes of a Division I defensive end. Imagine walking up to the line of scrimmage and staring into the eyes of a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive tackle whose sole job is to manhandle you. Think about having to bull-rush, outmaneuver, and evade multiple blockers in pursuit of a quarterback on every passing down. Imagine the task of shedding blockers and tackling running backs who have a head of steam and are quicker than you are.
Now try to imagine doing all that with only one hand.
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Albany defensive end Eddie Delaney has lived with both a physical deformity and diabetes for most of his life, but this hasn’t stopped him from reaching his dream.
Put yourself in the shoes of a Division I defensive end. Imagine walking up to the line of scrimmage and staring into the eyes of a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive tackle whose sole job is to manhandle you. Think about having to bull-rush, outmaneuver, and evade multiple blockers in pursuit of a quarterback on every passing down. Imagine the task of shedding blockers and tackling running backs who have a head of steam and are quicker than you are.
Now try to imagine doing all that with only one hand.
Full story » (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/log/index.php/2011/09/22/albany-captain-defensive-end-has?blog=2#more7715)
More... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/log/index.php/2011/09/22/albany-captain-defensive-end-has?blog=2)