“We understand that there are those concerns out there,” Interim Superintendent Dwight Jones said, “but we also clearly understand that we have to get our kids back in school. It makes a difference. They are safer in school. And they want to reconnect with their teachers.” … [Read more...] about Students in Denver and other metro school districts head back to class in person
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Cal freshman Ivan Rabb headed onward and upward
Steve Phelps, O’Dowd’s president, wanted to help Tami Rabb — a single mother working multiple jobs — guard against the pitfalls of her son’s high school stardom, and invited the two to meet with then-Cal head coach Mike Montgomery. Montgomery kept his message simple: “You have all the tools. Don’t let the outside stuff ruin you.” … [Read more...] about Cal freshman Ivan Rabb headed onward and upward
Long before the NFL, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers left NorCal foes in awe
Sunday’s Brady-Rodgers matchup also stirs cool memories for several long-ago high school players, who faced the quarterbacks before they reached the big stage. Brady and Rodgers were not acclaimed prospects — Rodgers attended junior college before Cal and Brady famously was a sixth-round choice out of Michigan in the 2000 NFL draft — but they made lasting impressions with poise and passing accuracy seldom seen in teenagers. … [Read more...] about Long before the NFL, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers left NorCal foes in awe
Report: 49ers’ Martin Mayhew will take executive role with Washington
Mayhew has ties to Washington. He spent four seasons (1989-1992) of his nine-year playing career with the franchise and began attending nighttime classes at Georgetown Law School before finishing his career with Tampa Bay. Mayhew earned his law degree from Georgetown in 2000. … [Read more...] about Report: 49ers’ Martin Mayhew will take executive role with Washington
Is Keller Chryst the next great Stanford QB?
But football was a big part of Chryst’s upbringing. His father, Geep Chryst, is the 49ers’ offensive coordinator. His uncle, Paul Chryst, is head coach at Wisconsin. His mother, Shelley, is a former pro volleyball player. Chryst threw for 7,326 yards and 85 touchdowns at Palo Alto High School under the tutelage of then-head coach Earl Hansen and quarterbacks coach Steve Bono (the ex-49er), before moving across the street to the Farm. … [Read more...] about Is Keller Chryst the next great Stanford QB?
