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Brian Calhoun Summer Sportsfest a Huge Success!

Oak Creek, WI.  This summer, more than 400 people from the local area  had the opportunity to join local sports celebrity and Detroit Lions RB, Brian Calhoun, and other sports celebrities in hosting the inaugural Brian Calhoun Sportsfest at Oak Creek High School on June 29 & 30, 2008.

The Sportsfest consisted of a free football and cheerleading camp,  celebrity basketball game, and a celebrity bowling event.  Local kids  were provided with the opportunity to mix, mingle, and learn valuable insights from some NFL players in regards to what it takes to be successful in school, sports and life. Each participant received  excellent instructions from the HS coaching staff and also had the opportunity to mix it up with Brian and some of his NFL friends.

Spring 2007:  U.25 Cover Story:  Military Brat to Football Lion
Excerpts from Article, by Sean McCollum

When running back Brian Calhoun sees an opening, he takes the football and makes his cut.  So when the opportunity came to go pro after his junior year in college, he followed the same instinct.

"It's been a dream of mine to make it to the NFL and be at the highest level."  says the retired Navy officer's son.  He got his chance in April 2006 after leading the University of Wisconsin Badgers to a winning season.  His 2,000-plus total yards, 24 touchdowns, and All-American awards clearly made an impression.

The Detroit Lions took the 5-foot-9, 202-pound 22-year old in the third round of the NFL draft, signing him to a four-year contract worth an undisclosed amount.  Af hsi rooke year, the USAA member shares how his parents' guidance, growing up Navy, and his love of sports have shaped his success. 

May 2006:   A Talent in Waiting ...  
http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=444972

April 2006: Coming in with Versatility ...
http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=444711