The Sports Life

A Triumphant Homecoming In Bessemer, Alabama For 2006 NFL All-Pro Team (AP/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED/ESPN.COM) Member KERRY RHODES

Bessemer, AL (PRWeb) January 12, 2007 -- Kerry Rhodes of the New York Jets has confirmed his plans to attend his high school alma mater, to cheer on his little brother Justin. Kerry, while at Jess Lanier High School, led the basketball team to the 6A title game. Justin, now in his junior year will have his #1 fan, his big brother Kerry showing his support in the stands as he attempts to do the same.

Kerry, along with his RHODES Foundation, have renovation plans to enhance the athletic department beginning in late May 2007. To commemorate these enhancements, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held during the RHODES Foundation's 1st Annual Celebrity Charity Weekend this summer June 29 -July 1, 2007 with the celebrity basketball game on June 30, 2007. During an interview with the NY Times, Kerry told the reporter, "I always said, once I made it I would give back to my community." Kerry is very mindful of the solid foundation and support he gained during his time at Jess Lanier High. In honor of those valuable gifts, this is one way Kerry is giving back to his community.

As Kerry gives, he is given to as well. On January 8, 2007, Kerry was selected by the Associated Press to their 2006 NFL All-Pro Team. On January 2, 2007 Sports Illustrated names Kerry to their All Pro Team and ESPN.com chose Kerry as well for their 2006 All Pro Team (in Dec 2006). Additionally, Kerry was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 3 (2006 season) and honored with the 2006 Jets Sparkplug of the Year Award. With 5 sacks, 4 interceptions and 9 defended passes among many other impressive 2006 NFL stats, Kerry is very deserving of these accolades.

About The RHODES Foundation
The RHODES Foundation which he established in 2006. Reaffirming Hopes Of Dream Endearing Scholars Foundation supports the educational and financial advancement of teens in underserved high schools nationwide, beginning with Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Alabama. The RHODES Foundation has received support from Jay Z's 40/40 Club in New York, Vibe Magazine, Hpnotiq, MyVibe.tv, Ideal PR, Uptown Model Management, and KLS Cosmetics.

For Interviews, Story Requests, and Public Relations Inquiries for Kerry Rhodes Contact:

Ideal PR
Neeta Wooten
310.926.5531

Jess Lanier High School Contact: Connie Morris (Athletic Director) 205-901-9188

# # #

MORE ARTICLES:

Rudy's 'Country Store' and Bar-B-Q and Authors of OU Football Book Raise Money for OU Coach Bob Stoops' Champions Charity
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q and the authors of University of Oklahoma Football: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports have teamed up to raise money for The Bob Stoops Champions Foundation. Participants entering the Rudy's raffle with a suggested $1 donation have a chance to win a copy of University of Oklahoma Football autographed by OU Head Football Coach Bob Stoops.

College Football Tickets
College football is turning into big business. No longer are there hundreds and thousands of tickets available every week for you at your alma mater. Now, if you want some tickets to the big game, you?ve got to take them by force. Luckily for you, Ticket America is here to help. Just about any sports fan with a pulse loves college football, so they obviously want to be able to get their hands on tickets. Ticket America has all kinds of ticket packages that can suit the needs of just about every sports fan. For regular season games, Ticket America has the connection on all of the best tickets to the biggest games. It doesn?t matter if it?s an early season game or if it is an end of the year rivalry game, Ticket America has got the tickets...

The Costs of Fantasy Football
Do you want to play fantasy football? Indeed, this game is gaining popularity among males and females of all ages. It's no longer a fight for the brawns but of the brains. The better you are with your knowledge of football leagues and the different strategies on how to win the game the higher your chance to become the ultimate champion in no time. There isn't too much pressure and yet you can play along with your favorite teams and even team players. The ultimate question, however, is this: are there costs involved? It all depends on where and what team you are playing. Let us analyze the top-notches in fantasy football league.Football League ManagerThis league knows what the word custom means. You can set your own rules for the lea...

3 Essential Elements Of Coaching High School Soccer
Coaching high school soccer is something that can make a huge difference for winning or losing soccer games.

Fantasy Football Provides Fans With Interactivity
When it comes to developments in sports entertainment, without a doubt, fantasy football has been one of the biggest trends over the past few years. With its invention occurring over forty years ago, fantasy football never really found a strong fan base until the explosion of the internet. Now, fans across the world are united, watching their games with their laptops ready, making trades and shouting as if they were Wall Street stockbrokers.

Shannon Sharpe Encourages Fantasy Leaguers to Get in Game, Becomes Spokesperson for Leading Fantasy Football Site
"To be involved with DimeSports.net is a real exciting opportunity for me," said Shannon Sharpe. "I can extend my knowledge of X's and O's along with championship gridiron experience, to fans and fantasy league players alike."

Basketball - Lady Vols Re-establish a Legacy
CLEVELAND ? After nearly a decade without a national championship during creeping parity in women?s college basketball, Tennessee has reasserted itself as a dynasty.

Cutting Edge Football With Carolina Panthers Tickets
For a relatively new football team, Carolina Panthers tickets are pretty high in demand. This is due to the fact that the Panthers have already distinguished themselves from the rest of the pack as a team to watch. They have a distinctive and hard hitting way of playing football which is truly unforgettable.

Superdome Chooses Sportexe for 2007 Football Season
New Orleans Saints, Tulane Green Wave, Bayou Classic, High School State Football Championships, New Orleans Bowl, Sugar Bowl and BCS National Title to be decided on Sportexe Synthetic Turf.