Not every athlete is fortunate to have a parent who is a successful coach and local legend. It’s even more rare for that same parent to coach their own kids. However, that’s precisely who taught Ted Ginn Jr. the tricks of his future trade. He learned the sport of football from his father, Ted Ginn Sr., the head coach at Glenville High School in … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ted Ginn Jr. (Story)
Miami Dolphins History
The Life And Career Of Bryan Cox (Story)
As an NFL player, Bryan Cox was a contrast in personality. Off the field, he was affable, generous, kind, and a loving father and husband. On the field, Cox was a Tasmanian Devil who cursed like a sailor, flipped off opposing crowds, and fed off aggression, hate, and rage. A fifth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins out of Western Illinois, Cox wasn’t fast, not … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bryan Cox (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bernie Parmalee (Story)
It’s a harsh reality that most people who dream of playing in the NFL never see those dreams come true. That was almost the case with Bernie Parmalee. After becoming the all-time leading rusher in Ball State history, Parmalee went undrafted in 1991. He spent that year working two jobs, including unloading UPS trucks. The following year, Parmalee was … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bernie Parmalee (Story)
The Life And Career Of O.J. McDuffie (Story)
In the spring of 1993, Penn State’s O.J. McDuffie was considered one of the top receivers in the 1993 NFL Draft. His career in Happy Valley began slowly with McDuffie catching only 16 passes in his first three years. Then, in his final two college seasons, McDuffie caught 109 passes and returned nearly 1,100 yards as a kick and punt returner. “Juice” was one … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of O.J. McDuffie (Story)
The Life And Career Of Zach Thomas (Story)
Zach Thomas arrived in Miami in 1996 as a mid-round draft pick with a questionable professional future. Despite the fact that he was a dynamo at Texas Tech University, where he reached hero status, Thomas’ NFL ability was uncertain. He hoped to make the Dolphins as a special teams player and backup linebacker. Instead, Thomas became a starter and never looked … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Zach Thomas (Story)