Release: Norfolk Rookie WR Spreads Goodwill and Knowledge in Africa
Recently drafted rookie wide receiver French Fries has always been known to have a heart of gold. His selfless and easy-going nature mean he is always willing to help others, and he demonstrated that by using his off-season time to travel to Zimbabwe to run a clinic for the Harare Hammers, a semi-professional team in the Zimbabwean capitol that is working to help American football gain a foothold in this soccer-dominated country.
Current Hammers players were stunned to be coached by a player of Fries's profile, and were eager to soak up all of the knowledge they could. Fries worked with each position group, providing tips and insights that he has learned throughout his career, while also helping the team institute a simple, yet effective option offense. According to Fries, this offense will allow the Hammers to utilize their natural speed and break big perimeter runs against their opponents.
On the last day of the clinic (and following team approval), Fries suited up and scrimmaged with the Harare players, giving the team moments they would never forget. After signing autographs for all in attendance and saying his goodbyes, Fries returned to Norfolk, vowing to return the following offseason, and vowing to watch the Zimbabwean American Football League (ZAFL) season on ESPN 8, "The Ocho".
Recently drafted rookie wide receiver French Fries has always been known to have a heart of gold. His selfless and easy-going nature mean he is always willing to help others, and he demonstrated that by using his off-season time to travel to Zimbabwe to run a clinic for the Harare Hammers, a semi-professional team in the Zimbabwean capitol that is working to help American football gain a foothold in this soccer-dominated country.
Current Hammers players were stunned to be coached by a player of Fries's profile, and were eager to soak up all of the knowledge they could. Fries worked with each position group, providing tips and insights that he has learned throughout his career, while also helping the team institute a simple, yet effective option offense. According to Fries, this offense will allow the Hammers to utilize their natural speed and break big perimeter runs against their opponents.
On the last day of the clinic (and following team approval), Fries suited up and scrimmaged with the Harare players, giving the team moments they would never forget. After signing autographs for all in attendance and saying his goodbyes, Fries returned to Norfolk, vowing to return the following offseason, and vowing to watch the Zimbabwean American Football League (ZAFL) season on ESPN 8, "The Ocho".