2009 NFL Draft

little help from them, Michael exceeds in school and becomes an All-American left tackle and first round NFL draft pick. The Blind Side is a quality film based on a true story that exemplifies that no matter what background you come from, you can be successful. This movie does a significant job of reaching the target audience and several emotions are felt throughout the movie. (Hancock, 2009) Anyone who needs a little bit of inspiration should consider watching this film. This is a real life…

would make it more competitive- Getting paid to play college ball would make it easier to look at school as more of an opportunity worth taking. More kids would see a reason as to why they should play sports in college. They would work harder in high school knowing that there is a reward not very far down the road. Instead of trying to find jobs during their athletic career they could focus more on their games and practices. All their extra energy could be put into them becoming a better athlete…

The Blind Side is based on a true story about Michael Oher, and the events that took place before becoming a left tackle for the Carolina Panthers NFL team. The movie starts on a mysterious 17-year-old black boy whom no one seems to know anything about. He is rather large and intimidating, but quiet and mysterious. Michael attends Briarcrest Christian School but has been in and out of different schools all his life. Early in the film Michael is seen walking down the street in the rain by the…

to dominate every opponent I’m up against. Then, I plan on getting drafted to the National Football League. Finally, I will make my mark on the NFL. I will be great! Jackson, Tennessee is a small city full of athletes, but with hard work and dedication any athlete can make it out of their home city no matter where it is. My “grind” did not start in the NFL or in college; it started as a teen. I was born July 11, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a kid the streets were not so friendly to me…

According to the National Basketball Association, a player must be 19 to enter the NBA. This is not the only requirement in becoming eligible to be signed or drafted by an NBA team. These different eligibility stipulations are clearly stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement of 2005. This age limit makes it so the athlete cannot enter the professional league in the US directly after their high school class graduates. Whether or not to keep the age limit at 18 or raise it to 19 years of age…

Walter Jerry Payton was born on July twenty-fith, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi to Peter and Alyne Payton. As a child, Walter spent plenty of his time outdoors and enjoying sports along with his siblings Eddie and Pam Payton. He attended John Jefferson highschool and later Columbia highschool, where he played football for 3 years. When he graduation, Walter chose to follow within the footsteps of his older brother Eddie and played football at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississipi. He…

(Walsh 3). Stanley Doughty was a solid defensive tackle who had a future in the professional league. Rather than finishing his senior year of college, he decided to enter the NFL draft. Doughty was eventually picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL draft, and his future looked very promising. As required, NFL rookies must take mandatory tests to diagnose any injuries within them. Unaware of any injuries, Doughty thought he’d be clear to play. Unfortunately, his X-rays showed he…

homeless and broke to playing for the NFL. This film also shows how his relationship and adoption from Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, played by Sandra Bullock and Tim Mcgraw, gave him the strength and tenacity to overcome what most only dream of doing. Released in 2009, this film was directed by John Lee Hancock and grossed over 300 million dollars. “The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a…

“The Blind Side” is a film depiction of the life of NFL left tackle, Michael Oher and his miraculous transition from being a homeless teen to becoming an NFL first round draft. The film follows the development of Michael as he is taken off the street by the Tuohy’s and with their support became involved with football. I chose this film because it portrays the social and behavioural development of a teen without a stable upbringing and how it affects his relationship and encounters with others.…

dollars worldwide. The film The Blind Side was released in 2009, and was directed by John Lee Hancock. The film is based on a true story about an African American football player Michael Oher. Michael Oher had a tough childhood, as he grew up with a drug addict mother, who eventually led him to go from foster home to foster home, which he frequently ran away from. This led to Oher becoming homeless. In the end, Oher became a first round NFL draft pick after many years of dedication and hard…