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Long Beach Poly High School has sent more players to the NFL than any other high school in the United States. Head Coach Raul Lara has even mentored and helped train a number of those football stars in recent years. Here, Jacksonville Jaguars tight-end Marcedes Lewis looks back on the time he spent playing for Poly.
For Lewis, football was a core around which he could build a strong foundation. Coach Lara and Lewis' fellow Jackrabbits weren't just included in a team he loved, they were an integral part of what kept Lewis striving to better himself in and outside of school.
"I'm a strong-mind guy," Lewis says. "But I would've definitely got off track. Poly definitely gave me something to look forward to every day."
Thanks to the support of great coaches and supportive friends, Lewis graduated from Poly in 2002 and became known as the No. 1 tight end coming out of high school that year. In 2006, he was the 28th pick in the NFL Draft and has gone on to make it to the Pro Bowl, proud of his days at Long Beach Poly and eager to show other hopefuls what they can accomplish.
Tune in for the series premiere of "4th and Forever" Thursday, May 26 at 9/8c to see if this year's Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits have what it takes to succeed. For more on the show, visit http://current.com/4thandForeverLong Beach Poly High School has sent more players to the NFL than any other high... more
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In this exclusive "4th and Forever" web extra, Marcedes Lewis, NFL star and tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, talks about life as a Poly student and football player. Marcedes gives graduating seniors advice for their future.
"4th and Forever" chronicles the 2010 football season of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, touted by Sports Illustrated as the "Sports School of the Century" and boasts the largest roster of high school players who have gone on to the NFL. After decades of success, Poly had a down year in 2009. They had their worst season in 15 years and lost to local rival Lakewood for the first time in over 25 years. After years of being pegged as "the team to beat," the aura of invincibility is gone. The players are worried that their hopes for a college scholarship have dimmed. The clock is ticking and the question is: Can Head Football Coach Raul Lara pull the team together for one more season of greatness? And, can the players avoid the temptations of the street, succeed in the classroom, and emerge victorious on the field?
Tune in Thursdays at 9/8c for all-new episodes of "4th and Forever."
For more, go to http://current.com/4thandForever
Current Media, the Peabody-and Emmy Award-winning television and online network founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt, engages viewers with smart, provocative and timely programming -stories that no one else is telling in ways that no one else is telling them. Current's programming shines a light where others won't dare and boldly explores important subjects -- opening minds, sparking conversations and forming deep connections with its viewers. The channel's audience is comprised of affluent, curious, social and connected adults who crave the kind of entertaining, enlightening, witty and informative programming found on Current's TV and online properties. Current is now available via cable and satellite TV in 75 million households worldwide - 60 million households in the US - through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107); Time Warner ; DirecTV (Channel 358 nationwide); Dish Network (Channel 196 nationwide); Verizon and AT&T. In the UK and Ireland, Current is available on BSkyB (Channel 183) and Virgin Media (Channel 155), and in Italy, Current is available on Sky Italia (Channel 130). Viewers can also find Current online at http://www.current.com.In this exclusive "4th and Forever" web extra, Marcedes Lewis, NFL star and... more
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Buffalo News of City Grill Shooting Deaths: A man who had come to Buffalo from Texas to be married today was reportedly among four people killed in a shooting this morning that also left four wounded.Buffalo News of City Grill Shooting Deaths: A man who had come to Buffalo from Texas... more
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NFL Over/Under Season Win Totals-Mike Rodriguez
This is the Over and Under odds for team wins in the 2009 season. For those who don’t know, the numbers next to the win totals are the payouts as far as what you need to put up in order to place the bet. For example to bet on the Patriots to win Over 11.5 wins next year, you would have to put up $120 to win $100 (Over -120). If the odds are a positive number then it works the opposite way; for example to bet the Titans to not win more than 9.5 games next year (Under +120) you would win $120 on a $100 bet. It’s always easier to use a $100 bet to figure out how much you would need to bet, but is not required as a minimum to place a bet.NFL Over/Under Season Win Totals-Mike Rodriguez
This is the Over and Under odds for... more
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Gridiron Experts looks at each teams selections for the NFL draft, evaluates whether the moves they made will have an immediate or long term impact, and questions some if not all of the picks the teams made.
Indianapolis Colts
1(27): RB Donald Brown - When you think of the Colts, you think of Peyton Manning and the high powered passing game, so to draft a running back in the first roundGridiron Experts looks at each teams selections for the NFL draft, evaluates whether... more
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Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier was shot early Tuesday morning in Jacksonville, Florida and is reported to have suffered life threatening injuries. The 26 year old was shot several times and is listed in critical condition at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center.Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier was shot early Tuesday morning... more
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