Coach's Son Braden Smith Parallels Two Football Eras
Braden Smith, a Bonham Junior High attendee and Rockwall native, played through a nomadic coaching family tied to Baylor Arkansas and high schools including Duncanville and Permian. He committed to SMU under June Jones after coach changes, passing for 2,889 yards and 26 TDs last fall while his family reflects on Permian and a film crew visiting for the 2004 movie.
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Corsicana youth Garreet to pursue teaching career
Garreet, continuing from page 54 in Corsicana coverage, says he expects to become an educator like his father. He notes he will probably be a teacher and aims to give back to the community that supported him.
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Old-timer Oin blows out the candles at Bayou Bowl event
During a fish fry lunch for the Bayou Bowl, Dick Olin celebrated his birthday with a candle blowout led by Mike Shields. Shields notes Olin played before face masks and predated Connie Magourik at Texas A&M. The candle smoke nearly drew a Fire Department visit as the group planned a trip to Schlitterbahn after lunch.
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NFL Network To Air Bayou Bowl On Delayed Basis
For the second year in a row the NFL Network will carry the Bayou Bowl for its subscribers on a delayed basis Telecasts begin airing June 14 Because of a conflict with an Astros telecast Fox Sports Net will also broadcast the game on a delayed basis beginning June 9.
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Wrights journey back to Texas fuels comeback story
Corey Wright recovers from Katrina upheaval to star at Jersey Village and St Augustine then commits to UTEP. He reflects on missing Texas football, the tough choice to return to Louisiana for his senior year, and his goal to prove himself while helping Louisiana seek a fourth straight win over Texas. Wright praises coach Snokhous and the Jersey Village support that helped him thrive on defense before finishing strong at St. Augustine.
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Steroid dealer found dead in Plano home
Plano police report the deaths of 35-year-old David Jacobs and 30-year-old Amanda Jo Earhart Lavell from gunshot wounds at their home after a welfare check. Jacobs had prior federal conviction for steroid distribution and reportedly met NFL security officials to name players he claimed used his steroids. Authorities provided no determination yet on homicide versus self-inflicted death.
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