Terry Heffernan
@Coach_TerryHeff
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NFL & College coaching veteran. OL Coach at UVA. American, Teller of tales, Family man and Lover of life. A.M.D.G
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"Knowing that we have someone that cares for us that much not only as players, but as human beings, makes us play even harder!" - Ugonna Nnanna
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#GoHoos
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I am excited to announce my new position
@UVAFootball
coaching the offensive line. My family and I are very excited to join
@Coach_TElliott
staff and to be a part of the future of this proud program. Wahoowa! Let’s get to work.
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Thank you Buffalo and the
@BuffaloBills
for two great seasons. The family and I will certainly miss all of the friends that we have made. We are leaving Buffalo to go to California where I will be coaching the OL for
@StanfordFball
. Exciting times
#gostanford
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After 3 years at Eku I have left to take the Asst OL coach position with the Buffalo Bills. I want to thank everyone at Eku for making my family and I feel so welcome and supported. It will always be a special place for us. Gd luck this season Colonels. You have a fan in Buffalo.
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Incredibly proud of this team! Go Hoos!
UPSET IN CHAPEL HILL 🚨
The first road win over an AP Top 10 team in
@UVAFootball
history ‼️
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So proud of this team for continuing to believe, fight and work. They have shown an indomitable spirit. One more week! Go Hoos.
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Spring recruiting
@UVAFootball
here we go! The road means coffee, audio books and fellowship with great high school coaches. Looking forward to checking in on our prospects and finding new ones. Coming to skies near you!
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As I am moving across the country. I had to resign today from my position as bench assistant on Coach Mackey’s St. Raymond’s 2nd grade basketball team. It took some shakes to smooth it over with some of the boys but they are all smiles now.
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Coffee, audiobooks, Google maps, Rental cars, More coffee, Airports, hotels and plenty of miles to travel. Heading out to see the next wave of great players and their coaches. Road ready!
@UVAFootball
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Wrapping up my 1st 2 week recruiting stretch
@UVAFootball
. Thanks to all of the fantastic coaches who graciously made time for me & talked about their student athletes. If where U live is based on where U spend the most time.. then I’ve been living at the ATL Airport recently.
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I've been released from my job at Stanford. I want to thank
@StanfordFball
&
@CoachDavidShaw
for giving me the opportunity to coach such fantastic young men the last 2 seasons. Our time here will always mean a great deal to my family & I. I'll miss the people most of all
#twu
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I am proud of what we have accomplished in the last two wins but even more excited to see what we can do in tomorrow’s practice. Kaizen!
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Sports will allow you to feel the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Sometimes in a 7 day span. I am proud to coach this group every day because of their perseverance. Great win today vs. ND. Back to work tomorrow.
#tunnelworkersunion
@StanfordFball
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We are joyful, merry and bright at
@UVAFootball
today. We are committed to adding competitors to our OL group and building it with the right people. I am excited about our recent additions and the group that we have returning. F.I.S.T.
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First win as a Hoo today! It happened Later than expected but lucky to be apart of today’s effort. I am Thankful to coach this group. Back to work tomorrow.
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Big time in-house recruiting win here! I am blessed to work with and coach Brian for another year. Welcome back.
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Big thank you to
@Cody_Ford74
for helping to keep the OL coaches here in Buffalo looking clean.
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Congratulations to the
@Lions
. I was 11 years old living in Detroit when they won their last playoff game. Years later they gave me my first NFL coaching job. A dream for a kid from a Detroit family who grew up glued to the TV watching them play every Sunday.
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I just have to share my excitement about the ‘24 recruiting class we are putting together at
@UVAFootball
. Commitments have been rolling in from great players for sure! But add in the content of these kid’s character, their families, their academics! I just have to say WOW!
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I had a Great day recruiting the state of Virginia today! Thank you to everyone for your hospitality. Go Hoos!
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I was able to go watch
@wrouse19
present his engineering project at the “Meet the Makers” event on campus. He built a DL Bar holder for our weight room. He did the design, fabrication, welding and paint by himself. He has also started 29 games at LT. Do it all
@StanfordFball
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Big moves for the Hoos this week. Music to my ears.
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Why has
@StanfordFball
not been affected by the transfer portal? Ethical & honest recruiting practices that allow recruits to genuinely find their best fit. An unparalleled degree as reward for graduating and consistent on-field success under the guidance of
@CoachDavidShaw
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With training camp around the corner it was great having the
@UVAFootball
OL over to the house for a
@fishinpigWboro
dinner tonight. This group has trained hard and grown together all summer. We are ready to attack camp and the challenges that lay before us. F.I.S.T and family.
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Young and hungry! The foundation is strong. Go Hoos.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy holidays from the Heffernan and
@UVAFootball
families. God bless you and yours!
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Excited to host the biggest divisions of the Virginia state high school football championships here
@UVAFootball
Good luck to all of the worthy teams!
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We have had a great start to spring ball at
@StanfordFball
! I am incredibly blessed to work for an amazing HC in
@CoachDavidShaw
and with a terrific staff and a group of truly remarkable student athletes in the
#tunnelworkersunion
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.
@UVAFootball
is Rocking and Rolling its way into Early signing day. It has been a crazy couple of weeks but it gets my blood pumping watch this squad come together!
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I enjoyed watching the world’s largest Eagle Scout and
@StanfordFball
OLmen
@wrouse19
give his final speech in his public speaking for engineers class last night. He spoke about positive benefits of scouting and his journey to Eagle.
@boyscouts
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Congrats to
@wrouse19
for being drafted to the NFL today. Walter was a pleasure to coach & had a big impact on my family. Just one example…When my 9 year old son was prepping to play his 1st season of football Walter met him every day before camp to coach him.
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‘24 Recruits. I suggest going to bed on time tonight. We will have plenty of time to talk and message later! Do what is best for you athletically and academically. I am excited to talk to all of you! But let’s keep the timing appropriate. Good night future
#tunnelworkersunion
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This has been a fantastic week of recruiting
@UVAFootball
! The class of ‘25 can see what we are “building” here! More to come! Who is next?
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An inspiration to us all !
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When a football player finishes his college career his greatest compensations include the value of his degree and his access to his institution’s alumni network. What will your school afford you when you have played your last snap?
It was great to have UVA alum and CEO of
@YETICoolers
, Matt Reintjes, on Grounds this week. He stopped by to meet Coach Elliott and speak with some of our student athletes. We look forward to having you back on Grounds again soon!
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My first June
@StanfordFball
was an amazing one. Thank you to all of the student athletes and the families who visited and camped with us. I am impressed every day by the quality of the young men that I get to work with here. Special people and a special place.
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My first Training Camp with the Tunnel Workers Union. Stay low and Go!
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For those who “Fought 15”…we salute you!
@UVAFootball
OL “Fight 15” steak dinner for the guys who didn’t miss a snap this spring ball. Happy to cook for these guys, in my new apron from
@JoeMooreAward
, as a reward for their efforts.
#FIST
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Alex Gibbs did a multi-day clinic In ‘06 at Michigan while I was a GA there. I picked him up from the airport, dropped him off, brought him lunch ect. We never stopped talking wide zone the entire week. It was the most impactful schematic talks of my career. RIP Coach. Thx you
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#TWU
@StanfordFball
Last meal with this group. Purpose, Unity and Grit are the words of the
#tunnelworkersunion
. I am proud to stand with this group and excited to see who these men become. Thank you to them as a coach and a father.
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What an impressive and inspirational young man! Blessed to be around him every day.
Virginia's Mike Hollins said he considered transferring for a fresh start, but decided to stay because he needed the support of his teammates and coaches, who understand the trauma of what he survived.
Hollins returned to the football field last week:
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It was fun to wrap up spring ball yesterday w/ 2 of my 3 kids in attendance. My older son went to
@StanfordBeachVB
to watch them play. Tough to argue w/ that.
@StanfordFball
certainly got a lot better this spring.
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Great night having the TWU from
@StanfordFball
over for dinner to spend time with my Family. My kids are so lucky to have this group of young men in their lives as real life examples.
#tunnelworkersunion
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I know this guy pretty well! The
@UVAFootball
community will love what he brings on and off of the field. Tough, gritty, powerful and highly intelligent. Drake has many interests. Knocking dudes off of the ball is definitely one of them.
@DrakeMetcalf60
✒️𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿✒️ All the way from California! Drake Metcalf
@DrakeMetcalf60
brings toughness, versatility and experience to the offensive line room.
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Tough, Smart and Dependable! I am excited about the future with Grant here
@UVAFootball
. He will be on grounds in a few weeks! Let’s get it going.
✒️𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿✒️ Grant Ellinger
@grant_ellinger
the type of guy you want in the trenches. He is a tough, competitive athlete who plays with outstanding effort.
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Recruiting today.
@Enterprise
rented me a car w/ 50+k miles. The engine light immediately went on and the car began to make terrible noises 10 miles down the road. Was able to take it back. It was replaced with a car with 65k miles that 1 hour later died on I-40. Stranded now.
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@drakenugent9
was a joy to coach the last two seasons.
@UMichFootball
and
@Coach_SMoore
you have a tough, smart and dependable leader coming your way. Good luck Drake.
New Michigan C Drake Nugent over the past two seasons:
💪 993 Pass Block Snaps
💪 2 QB Hits Allowed
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Last night was a special opportunity for our OL men to ask questions of one of the best to ever play their position here at Stanford. Thanks to David for his time. Stanford is an incredible place filled with fantastic people and alumni.
The
#StanfordFamily
gives back. Former All-American and All-Pro guard David DeCastro shared his wisdom and support with the next generation of the
#TunnelWorkersUnion
tonight
#GoStanford
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Family Dinner with 1/2 of the
#tunnelworkersunion
tonight. The other 1/2 came over last weekend. My family & I are appreciative of the opportunity to be around these amazing young men from
@StanfordFball
every day. Like family we aren’t perfect, but we are here for each other.
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“He saw and believed”…When the apostle John arrived and saw that the tomb was empty his immediate reaction was one of faith and belief. What a great example for all of us when faced with the unknown. Wishing a blessed Easter to each of you and yours.
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Multi-sport athlete, Football family, competitive with a streak of nasty. Can’t wait to get
@DaneW72
on Grounds!
✒️𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿✒️ Dane Wleklinski is an athletic big-man who brings a blue collar work ethic to Charlottesville.
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I love football but if I could make a living coaching professional Tug a war I would have a tough decision to make. I love a good Tug a war. There is nowhere to hide, no false talk just action! Stay low and go.
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What a great showing for
@malik_w2
. Congratulations on seeing the returns on all of your hard work.
@malik_w2
livin’ out the dream on the big stage in Indy!
#NFLCombine
on
@nflnetwork
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It’s pretty cool knowing that my kids are growing up surrounded by these kind of examples. Thanks to
@StanfordFball
for reading at
@straymond_mp
. My daughter hasn’t stopped talking about it since!
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Two days in and I am juiced up to be working with this team. Guys are out there flying around, communicating and having fun! No place better than the grass in spring ball.
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Welcome to Coach Morris ! I am excited to have you here to help coach this OL group. You,
@JoeyOrck
and I have a busy offseason ahead of us! Stay low and go.
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Long, Athletic and dedicated. Excited to work with
@BigBen__72
✒️𝙎𝙄𝙂𝙉𝙀𝘿✒️ Ben York
@BigBen__72
is STAYING HOME! Ben is big and athletic at the Offensive Line position. He is committed to being successful as a Virginia Cavalier.
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Best of luck to my former Stanford players
@wrouse19
and
@drakenugent9
at the NFL combine this weekend. You are prepared, go attack it!
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Welcome
@CoachDKeller
you will love working with the
#tunnelworkersunion
@StanfordFball
We are excited to add such an accomplished, knowledgeable and passionate coach to the room and our program!
Excited for the next chapter
@StanfordFball
as an offensive analysts/assistant OL coach, especially since my wife and I grew up in the Bay Area and have been cheering for them for as long as we can remember. We can’t wait to be a part of this program and community!
#GoStanford
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Few programs would think to put the OL on the schedule poster. What an honor! Time is coming soon to live up to it.
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Excited for this game…and also Usher. I love Usher. What a night! Why isn’t the Monday after the Super Bowl a national holiday? America, we can get this done.
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Class act, great coach and friend. There are great things in Coach Elder’s future.
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Stanford QB’s come out of school pro ready. Congratulations on the win this week Davis.
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Today begins my 24th NFL or College Training camp. I am blessed to be able to coach this amazing game. FB teaches, challenges and exposes you to the full gamut of human emotions often in close succession. Thank you to all of the HCs whom have given me the opportunity to do this.
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That was a big one for us! On to the divisional round!
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Love you. Tunnel workers Union member for life. You will do great things!
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"We know what we're building here, so let's not listen to the noise outside cut that out and just focus on improving everyday." -
@Coach_TerryHeff
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BIG upgrades to Scott stadium for next year!
“Daktronics is an industry leader for stadium and arena video displays and we are excited to showcase how this new videoboard will enhance our fan experience at Scott Stadium,” -
@ADWilliamsUVA
()
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High school prospects. Our summer camps are a great opportunity to work with our coaches, see our incredible campus and to show us what you are all about. I hope to see you there!
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I was a GA at Michigan during this time. I always went out of my way to talk to Bo and to try to glean everything that I could from him. He always had time for me. I will always appreciate that about him.
RIP: Bo Schembechler 4/1/1929-11/17/2006
🗓️ On this date in 2006.... Glenn E. "Bo" Schembechler Jr. passed away after taping a TV show on the eve of the Wolverines' No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with perennial rival Ohio State. He was 77.
On November 21, 2006, the University of…
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First day of padded spring football for
@StanfordFball
. That makes it my favorite unofficial holiday “Thump Day”. Celebrate accordingly!
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Please watch this!
"We play for the fallen. We play for the University. We play for you." As we reflect on the past year and celebrate our new graduates, a letter of thanks from Head Football Coach Tony Elliott.
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Is there anything more romantic than a sunset picture of the 5 man sled?
#tunnelworkersunion
New field turf going in for
@StanfordFball
looks amazing as the sun comes up on the
#GoStanford
campus 🌲
#WeInvestInPeople
#TheFamilyYouChoose
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I feel responsible as a Terry to say… Be safe and back up when necessary today. Enjoy your 4th!
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Our family is together tonight watching the Bills game. The horrific injury to Damar Hamlin has us praying together and talking to the kids about the violence of the game that is such a part of our lives. God be with all of our friends
@BuffaloBills
and Damar and his family.
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Fantastic hire
@gvsufootball
. Congratulations to
@CoachWooster
and his family. I am excited to see Scott take over this proud program! He will do great things there.
Scott Wooster Named Head Football Coach At Grand Valley State
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Congratulations to
@drakenugent9
You should have been a finalist for this last year at Stanford. You were a joy to coach for two years there and no one is more deserving! Good luck.
We are so excited to announce our three finalists for the 2023 Rimington Trophy!
Jackson Powers-Johnson -
@oregonfootball
Drake Nugent -
@UMichFootball
Sedrick Van Pran -
@GeorgiaFootball
Our winner will be announced this Fri. Dec 8th on the ESPN College Football Awards Show.
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A very merry Christmas and a happy holidays to all from the Heffernan family. “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year…” Charles Dickens
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The stone was rolled away and the tomb was found to be empty! Happy Easter to all! God bless.
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I am thankful that I have had the ability to work with this group of men throughout training camp. Big challenges ahead but we have been tested. Battle and covid tested daily.
#getyoureverydaysdone
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Summer is when teams build their personalities. The way you train right now is the way you will play. Attack the season or hope to survive?
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I am excited for
@drakenugent9
! He ran the show for us up as my Center for two seasons at Stanford. San Fran is a great landing spot for him. When he gets In that building and they see how tough, smart and competitive he is…they will want to keep him there for a long time!
Drake Nugent is signing with San Francisco as a UDFA, per
@JFowlerESPN
🔴 Only One Sack Allowed in 2023 (375 Pass Block Snaps)
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Tough ending to a fantastic season! My family and I had so much fun following this team this season. Thanks
@UVAMensLax
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Two
@StanfordFball
tw union members added in ONE day. ⚒️
#tunnelworkersunion
. We might need a bigger tunnel for this one! Fired up to add a
#healthy2ndson
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It’s Spring break and I am going wild! It’s just at the furniture outlets these days. Spotting deals and moving fast. Pushing the pace on the other shoppers.
#tempo
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Earned every year Vs. Given once 🤔
Highest median career earnings of former students from FBS schools – top 50 ()
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Today my wife and I welcomed our third child. Regan, a baby girl into our family. What a blessing, God is so good.
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This is how the crew rolls down the street. We Roll deep. Beach week '17.
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