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people know the tony dorsett obviously is from, well he is from the hopewell school district in play for hopewell. they love to claim him as their on and in some ways they should because he grew up more a hopewell kid than a aliquippa kid. anyway two things happening were significant to me and i will start with -- and what they mean by that is this is a town that 9500 people at this point and getting smaller. at its peak it was only 27, 28,000 maybe 30 thousand people but it was a town that was not by any means a large city and get there or something and the presidents are testament to this, there's something incredibly is special about aliquippa. i first went up there in the fall of 2010. an editor at "sports illustrated" named mark who i believe his grandfather worked with the union in aliquippa and he said see if you are interested. they are producing incredible football players to win championships and the town is clearly dealing with the forces of the mills shutting down and obviously 25 years previously, sorry 15 years previously, go up and see what you think it so i went up an
people know the tony dorsett obviously is from, well he is from the hopewell school district in play for hopewell. they love to claim him as their on and in some ways they should because he grew up more a hopewell kid than a aliquippa kid. anyway two things happening were significant to me and i will start with -- and what they mean by that is this is a town that 9500 people at this point and getting smaller. at its peak it was only 27, 28,000 maybe 30 thousand people but it was a town that was...
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mike ditka, tony dorsett to some extent darrelle revis ti lung, sean gilbert and a slew of division i players and just incredible and athletes in general. so i wrote a story a so i wrotebo a story about that and there was limited story in the sense it was about football and it was about football in the face of great difficulty and great pain and triumph amid that pain. it was a graphic story and some people didn't take it because it went into the pain too much but people i wrote about thanked me and wanted their story told. they wanted you to understand what it took to make it out of triumph in aliquippa. anybody who comes from there, you hear it and aliquippa thing and you wouldn't understand. anybody who grew up in aliquippa and left it never really leave it behind. you really can't get away from it. it had hooks in the, there is something about this place, something special going on that i don't understand. nottb just football but henry mancini winning four academy awards and 1616 grammy awards, henry mancini growing up next to joeoe terry whose son, joe, wen on to win four academy
mike ditka, tony dorsett to some extent darrelle revis ti lung, sean gilbert and a slew of division i players and just incredible and athletes in general. so i wrote a story a so i wrotebo a story about that and there was limited story in the sense it was about football and it was about football in the face of great difficulty and great pain and triumph amid that pain. it was a graphic story and some people didn't take it because it went into the pain too much but people i wrote about thanked...
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this passed tony dorsett for most rushing touchdowns by a rookie in cowboy history.made news by jumping in the giant salvation army red kettle. of course, he got a penalty. dak prescott was great throwing the football. this one a running score. he was 32 of 36 throwing the football. one more chance for jameis winston. but he'll throw his third interception of the game. the cowboys have won six straight home games. the longest streak in a single season since 1999. their dream season led by their t two rookies continues. >>> how about the titans and the chiefs. it's freezing cold. ryan succop. oh, no! it's short. and the titans lose -- what? andy reid calls timeout. so he gets a second chance. he said, i just tried to kick that thing as hard as i could. forget about form and function. just kick it hard. it's good from 53 yards. the titans' playoff hopes still alive. as they beat the chiefs. >>> raiders-chargers. sebastian janikowski. from 44. knocks it in. he breaks a 16-16 tie with 2:40 left in the game. one more chance. go, chargers, go. nope, philip rivers picked of
this passed tony dorsett for most rushing touchdowns by a rookie in cowboy history.made news by jumping in the giant salvation army red kettle. of course, he got a penalty. dak prescott was great throwing the football. this one a running score. he was 32 of 36 throwing the football. one more chance for jameis winston. but he'll throw his third interception of the game. the cowboys have won six straight home games. the longest streak in a single season since 1999. their dream season led by their...
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mike ditka, tony dorsett, to some extent -- [laughter] ty law, sean gilbert and a slew of division i players and just an incredible -- and athletes in general. so i wrote a story about that and how they were still -- and it was kind of a limited story in the sense that it was about football, and it was about, about football in the face of great difficulty and great pain. and triumph amid that pain. and it was a pretty graphic story. and some people didn't like it because it was, it maybe went into the pain too much. but the people who i wrote about thanked me -- not me, but they wanted their story told. they wanted you to understand what it tooking to make it out and triumph. so i think anybody who comes from there, because you often here, well, it's annal equip pa thing, and you wouldn't understand. what i mean by that is anybody who grew up there and left never really leaves it behind. it's got its hooks in you, and you really can't get away from it. and it had its hooks in me, and i didn't even grow up there. there was something about this place that i thought what -- there's some
mike ditka, tony dorsett, to some extent -- [laughter] ty law, sean gilbert and a slew of division i players and just an incredible -- and athletes in general. so i wrote a story about that and how they were still -- and it was kind of a limited story in the sense that it was about football, and it was about, about football in the face of great difficulty and great pain. and triumph amid that pain. and it was a pretty graphic story. and some people didn't like it because it was, it maybe went...
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aliquippa legendary hometown of big football names like mike ditka, tony dorsett and darrelle rev revis>> now we know. >> have it ready for your next trivia night. >>> high school ranks last night, frederick, urbana tied, 55 seconds to go. a couple misses. tyreke mackenzie out there. he throws up a prayer from downtown. drains it. frederick with a dramatic 58-55 win. career high 21 points. none bigger than those three right there. >>> ravens getting ready for a huge game against the steelers this sunday. might remember a few weeks ago the wiley veteran steve smith sr. dressed in a yoda onesie. the fetish back in the spotlight today. >> the elf on the shelf. there he is. i give you >> yeah, that's an elf onesie. the baltimore wide receiver says the company actually sent him seven more after seeing the yoda outfit. get to see it maybe six more times after this one. and to my knowledge, he's not getting paid to wear these outfits. it reminds you of -- i can see your wheels turning, jim. >> i'm thinking you got to be all man to wear that. >> well, that's one way to look at it. >> the ravens
aliquippa legendary hometown of big football names like mike ditka, tony dorsett and darrelle rev revis>> now we know. >> have it ready for your next trivia night. >>> high school ranks last night, frederick, urbana tied, 55 seconds to go. a couple misses. tyreke mackenzie out there. he throws up a prayer from downtown. drains it. frederick with a dramatic 58-55 win. career high 21 points. none bigger than those three right there. >>> ravens getting ready for a...
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record setting night for ezek 13th rushing touchdowndown breaking tony dorsett's record.re and he jumpedattle. when you do this atyoiou do get fined but then your donationsont go to salvation army.n a >> why do you get fine idea. ide >> 'cause it's a touchdown celebration.ation. the nfl fines you -- i have to review the details but the nfl n fines you because it's ayou touchdown celebration.ration >> but they got that buckett ckt sitting there. >> but they'll donate what heate pays the nfl nfl. nfl nfl >> it's a big little -- >> it's a ploy to get somebodyod to jump into the bucket and bucn then donate the money.ate e mon. that's how it works.at's how ito >> all right. tucker tuckere sayingrk if we fan toed you for going gng over your weather limit todayod you would still have to givestil us the money but we'll give tolo it charity. a win-win. w-w >> nice jump.e ju >> it was a nice jump.um >> i would have tripped.e tripp. >> i would have gotten hurt.ur moving on, hey here's a look loo all right morning forecast. forc all right, we'll talk about the skins forecast. it looks like it will b
record setting night for ezek 13th rushing touchdowndown breaking tony dorsett's record.re and he jumpedattle. when you do this atyoiou do get fined but then your donationsont go to salvation army.n a >> why do you get fine idea. ide >> 'cause it's a touchdown celebration.ation. the nfl fines you -- i have to review the details but the nfl n fines you because it's ayou touchdown celebration.ration >> but they got that buckett ckt sitting there. >> but they'll donate what...
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not only did he rush for his 13h touchdown he passed tony dorsett for the most touchdowns.the salvation army kettle. he was given a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. the coach questioned the rules. you can jump into the stands in green bay but you can't you can't jump into the salvation army bucket in dallas. he will match whatever fine he gets to the salvation army. this have the carolina panthers. as of this morning here are your top. the sorority clenched. the patriots beat the broncos. new orleans the first team ever to win that. they have a first round playoff. eleven into three after the chargers clinched the playoff spot. the dolphins also overtook the final spot. the cowboys are top dogs in the nfc. they don't had as good a record as a new york giants but seattle does lead its division. their second place behind dallas. they saw it take a kick in the rear yesterday but check out these kicks. von miller refers on his feet before yesterday's game. miller work feathered rooster cleats. perhaps the most accomplished understated player in nba history was honor
not only did he rush for his 13h touchdown he passed tony dorsett for the most touchdowns.the salvation army kettle. he was given a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. the coach questioned the rules. you can jump into the stands in green bay but you can't you can't jump into the salvation army bucket in dallas. he will match whatever fine he gets to the salvation army. this have the carolina panthers. as of this morning here are your top. the sorority clenched. the patriots beat the...