A truly great story within Falcon Football...Blade...

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:47 am

Matt Emans, local BG product gets a great write up...

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /-1/SPORTS

Seems a few of our young men have had some trying times in their lives. Whatever you think of Coach B, I love when he rewards hard work and loyalty and Matt has earned that schollie.

Way to be a team player, Matt. Would love for him to get some passes thrown his way before the season is over.

BTW, Matt grew up a Falcon fan...this ROCKS!

Matt briefly considered a military career but instead chose to pursue a college degree and a spot on the Falcon football team. Brad had always hoped for at least one of his sons to play a college sport, and Matt, a 2003 BGHS graduate, was the most-accomplished athlete of the three. But Matt didn't give much consideration to playing for BGSU even though he spent his youth cheering for the Falcons.

"Growing up as a kid here, I didn't even dream of playing a college sport," Matt said. "I thought it was above me. As I grew older I realized that it was a goal that I could reach and I just feel privileged to be part of a team I looked up to growing up."

Matt is a TRUE FALCON>

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:52 am

Freak:

Amen to that.

These are the sorts of things that endear Brandon to me. I've always said that he's the type of man I'd want my kid to play for.

Rightupinthere · Post by **Rightupinthere** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:21 pm

Great story Freak. Thank for sharing. The kid obviously bleeds Falco orange and brown.

1987Alum wrote:I've always said that he's the type of man I'd want my kid to play for.

I know there are snide comments people are itching to spew forth. Swallow 'em. That's not what this thread is about.

Falconballer · Post by **Falconballer** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:05 pm

One of the best guys ever! Good for Matt. Never seen anyone work as hard as him.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:26 pm

Rightupinthere wrote:Great story Freak. Thank for sharing. The kid obviously bleeds Falco orange and brown.

1987Alum wrote:I've always said that he's the type of man I'd want my kid to play for.
I know there are snide comments people are itching to spew forth. Swallow 'em. That's not what this thread is about.

RUIT:

Thanks in advance.

factman · Post by **factman** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:22 pm

That story gave a very accurate picture of the family. I have known Brad and the boys, as well as their mother, and all are hard working, great people that would do anything to help out a worthwhile cause. Michelle's death was a big loss to all of us that knew her and especially our youth baseball program, where she put in an unbelievable amount of time.
Great job Matt!!!!

billchase2 · Post by **billchase2** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:08 pm

oh look... my favorite player...

*bites tongue*

BGSUFootballFan · Post by **BGSUFootballFan** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:31 pm

1987alum wrote:
Rightupinthere wrote:Great story Freak. Thank for sharing. The kid obviously bleeds Falco orange and brown.

1987Alum wrote:I've always said that he's the type of man I'd want my kid to play for.
I know there are snide comments people are itching to spew forth. Swallow 'em. That's not what this thread is about.
RUIT:

Thanks in advance.

I agree with you 87. In this aspect GB is a frickin awesome coach and this shows that he loves what he is doing. It also shows that he "gets" what its all about, no matter who pressures him into changing his values. He deserves an applaud for that, unfortunately I don't think many casual fans truly understand this aspect of coaching and its importance.

NY-BG-FAN · Post by **NY-BG-FAN** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:32 pm

Watching the game I saw that #81 was out there at reciever once we got a big lead but we couldn't get him the ball. Hopefully we can get him a couple grabs before his career ends.

tiznow · Post by **tiznow** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:44 pm

NY-BG-FAN wrote:Watching the game I saw that #81 was out there at reciever once we got a big lead but we couldn't get him the ball. Hopefully we can get him a couple grabs before his career ends.

Not to sound like a movie, but it would be great to see him get some action against Toledo.

jmillerbg · Post by **jmillerbg** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:53 pm

Emans actually played quite a lot during the Akron game. I don't remember the ball being thrown his way but I did notice several quality blocks from him on running plays.

KeyWestParrot · Post by **KeyWestParrot** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:58 pm

A very good story. I know the Emans family and they are all great people. His uncle, Mark Emans, also played and was a great player at BG from 1980-1983. He was drafted by the GB Packers and made it till the final cut by the Packers.

A good family all around.

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:07 pm

billchase2 wrote:oh look... my favorite player...

*bites tongue*

If you're going to bite your tongue, why even post at all?

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:34 pm

NY-BG-FAN wrote:Watching the game I saw that #81 was out there at reciever once we got a big lead but we couldn't get him the ball. Hopefully we can get him a couple grabs before his career ends.

Here here...I kept waiting for Emans to get a ball or two thrown to him...hopefully soon.