Category: Sports

Right now, they can’t be together as one. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, NFL players currently aren’t permitted to work out at club facilities, and that includes the Titans in Nashville. But that doesn’t mean they can’t gather in small groups, which is exactly what some of the Titans are doing to prepare for the 2020 season.

By now, you’ve probably heard about quarterback Ryan Tannehill and tight end Jonnu Smith throwing passes and working out together while in South Florida. Several other Titans are working out together as well, on offense, and on defense.

Quarterback Logan Woodside, who will compete for the No.2 spot behind Tannehill, is doing his part to help guys in Nashville get ready. Woodside has been throwing regularly with receiver Corey Davis and tight end Anthony Firkser, and receiver A.J. Brown said on Wednesday he’s been working with Woodside as well. Veteran receiver Adam Humphries has joined the mix some days as well, along with some of the undrafted rookie free agents who’ve made their way to town.

“I think we are going out there with the attitude to get better, and we are building that chemistry,” Woodside said. “We’re just getting ready for whenever the time is, whenever it is safe to go back. We want to get that timing down.” Woodside said the players have worked at different fields, and facilities, around town.

“We’re just being aware of the guidelines throughout Nashville and what the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is recommending, so we’re taking that very seriously while getting some work in,” Woodside said.

“We are trying to be creative and trying to find safe places to throw and improve. It has been a challenge a little bit, but it is something we are doing, and we are improving in that area.”

Players on the defensive side of the ball are doing the same. Jeffery Simmons said on Wednesday he’s worked some with fellow defensive lineman DaQuan Jones.

Safety Kevin Byard has been working with several of the team’s defensive backs, including Tye Smith and Kareem Orr. Linebacker Josh Smith has also been working with the group, and defensive back Kenneth Durden was expected to join the players this week as well.

Strength and conditioning coach Jason Spray, who trained Byard while at MTSU, has worked with the players to get them ready. The on-field work has been done in addition to the work the players are doing in the team’s virtual offseason program.

Right now, it’s unclear when players will be allowed to return to Saint Thomas Sports Park. “I am pretty sure we’re going to have more guys in when they come back to town,” Byard said. “It is fun to have the guys with me working out, building good camaraderie. I always say when you work out with guys and you sweat and you go through those things in the offseason, it builds onto the football field. It is just fun.”

The Coffee County Central High School athletic department announced on Friday the winners of the senior athlete of the year for each sport.  Selected by the coach for each respective team, the senior of the year was announced on Graduation Day.   Seventeen seniors were honored for their contributions in the 2019-2020 school year. 

Girls’ tennis, Boys’ Swim, Girls’ Cross Country, Cheer and Golf teams did not have a senior competing during the school year.  For fall sports, senior winners were: Jenna Garretson – Girls’ Soccer; Volleyball – Keelie Hillis; Football – Collin Ward and Boys’ Cross Country – Christian Alvarez.  For winter sports, senior winners were: Ellie Graham – Girls’ Basketball; Jaylon Wooten – Boys’ Basketball; Wrestling – Christopher Speagle and Swim – Kaylee Williams.  For spring sports, senior winners were: Boys’ Tennis – Jonah Rollman; Boys’ Soccer – Leo Suarez; Softball – Gracie Pippenger; Baseball – Hayden Skipper; Boys’ Track – Jacob Melton and Girls’ Track – Trava Brown.  For year-round sports, senior winners were: Dance – Lizzie Freeze; Bass Club – Jacob Garms and Claybusters – Hayden Jacobs. 

The summer swim lessons have begun at the Johansen residence, but it’s not Predators centerman Ryan who needs extra work in the pool.

“He’s staying afloat, so that’s good,” Johansen said with a laugh, while giving an update on how his bulldog, Dozer, has been handling the pause to the NHL season.

Johansen addressed his furry friend and plenty of other topics on a Thursday afternoon video chat from Nashville, where he’s been hunkering down for the last two months. He was recently joined in Tennessee by his brother, Lucas, after the American Hockey League officially canceled their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The younger Johansen plays for the AHL’s Hershey Bears, and the brothers have been working out together, partially for something to do, but also because the elder of the two might be back on the ice sooner than later.

The NHL and NHLPA continue to discuss options to return to the ice this summer, and one of Nashville’s top skaters has been keeping close watch on the developments, eager for a chance to resume play at some point.

“It’s like everything right now, it’s so unique and confusing in a lot of ways, but I guess my biggest thing is I want it to be as normal as possible before we get going,” Johansen said of the prospect of playing games this summer. “Of course, we’re not going to play hockey tomorrow and all that, but… it’s just tough. I mean, it’s going to happen playing in front of no fans, that’s just how it seems now. But just playing the Stanley Cup Playoffs with no fans is going to be strange, but it’s something we all need to accept and embrace just so we can go out there and play for the fans [watching at home].

“I just want to get back to normal as soon as possible where we can play in front of fans, but at the same time, you want to finish the year and give it a run in the playoffs.”

The pause to the 2019-20 season has now reached its 10th week, and the past two months have been full of hypothetical scenarios. One of the main issues that has come to be known in that timeframe is that nothing is certain. The landscape of the world can look drastically different from one day to the next, and the NHL has not been immune to that fact.

What Johansen and his fellow players are starting to realize is there probably isn’t going to be a perfect scenario in the weeks and months to come. However, there is still plenty of optimism that a return-to-play plan will be agreed upon allowing NHL hockey to return this summer.

“I’m following it very closely, and we’re getting updated constantly with new ideas, new plans and just communication with the NHLPA through the League and all the players,” Johansen said. “I guess the biggest thing is… we just want something where everyone’s happy with it. It sounds a lot easier [said] than done, but at the end of the day, you just want everyone to say, ‘OK, you know it’s not perfect, but we’re happy with it. Let’s go.’

Discussion over the format has been a hot topic since the start of the pause, and earlier in the week, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed the League is looking at host cities to serve as hubs that can accommodate a dozen teams or so for a potential restart.

A playoff-only style tournament seems to be gaining ground around the League, but as far as Johansen is concerned, he just wants to play.

“I don’t think I’m worried about formats,” Johansen said. “It is what it is. I don’t think there’s going to be a perfect scenario where everyone’s super excited about it, but as long as everyone can agree and be happy with the decision that will be made, that’s really all that matters. There’s obviously going to be a little complaining with guys maybe not over the moon about the situation. The bottom line is there’s no excuses. You’ve got to go out there, embrace the situation, just play hockey and try and win.

“There’s been a lot of talk about there’ll be an asterisk on this year. At the end of the day, you’ve got a team playing against another team. If you win, you win. If you lose, you lose. That’s the bottom line, so I think that’s how our group and myself will be looking at it.”

That group was on the upswing prior to the pause, and just like many of his teammates have stated over the past two months, Johansen is confident in what the Preds could do if given another chance to play again.

“We’re feeling good about ourselves, and you want to keep that feeling,” Johansen said. “The puck drops, and you’re hungry to keep moving in the right direction… We had an opportunity there down the stretch to really finish strong and set ourselves up in a playoff spot, so I think our group will still be really hungry to start something and not focusing on anything other than how we finished off and then our coming together. We all feel good about ourselves.”

Just how and when they’ll get to test that confidence remains to be seen, but as discussion between the NHL and NHLPA continues, it may not be long before we find out. And if Johansen has it his way, swimming lessons might just take a backseat to summer hockey for the first time ever.

“I don’t think there’s going to be a perfect scenario where everyone’s going to be happy,” Johansen said. “But if we can kind of meet in the middle, where everyone agrees to it, and then just go there and play, [that will be good]. During the games, you’ve got 20 men versus 20 men, and you try and outplay the other guys. It’s as simple as that. Just worry about yourselves and our own team and try to outplay the other teams. That’s really all it is.”

Coffee County senior Brandon Jernigan signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Jackson State Community College on Thursday.  In a ceremony held at a private hitting facility, Jernigan signed to play baseball with the Jackson, Tennessee community college.  Jernigan becomes the 3^rd member of the Red Raider senior class to sign a college scholarship; with the possibility of more to come. 

Jackson State is coached by David Winders who just finished his first year as the head coach of the Greenjays.  Winders came to the baseball program after serving as the softball coach for the previous 12 years.  Winders is also a graduate of Jackson State.  Winders was excited about the signing.  “Brandon fits a need at the plate for us” said Winders.  “He also provides us a quality arm that will help our pitching staff” added Winders. 

Jernigan said that Jackson State was the right fit for him and he felt it from the beginning. 

Jernigan expects to be a dual player as he will be in the hitting lineup and pitch.  Jernigan said the faculties are “super nice” and he is looking forward to playing on the field.  “I love the field there; they got some nice trees behind the fence.”  Jernigan was appreciative of Coffee County head coach David Martin’s influence on him both on the field and in the classroom.

Coach Martin, who also attended Jackson State, was happy for Brandon and his opportunity to play at the college level.  “Brandon has a great love for the game” said Martin.  When asked what would make him successful at the college level, Martin said “it is dedication and determination.  Brandon is always striving for success and has a willingness to learn.  I know Brandon is going to a good place and will represent Coffee County well.”

The National Federation of High School Associations, the national governing body of high school sports, has shared a recommended set of guidelines for state associations to follow as they begin to consider a return of sports.

While the guidelines lack a specific start date, as that will vary largely by state and local governments, and these are simply guidelines and not a rulebook for states, they do lay out a logical path to reuniting with your staff and team.

The NFHS put high school sports into three categories; lower risk, moderate risk, and higher risk sports. Not surprisingly to most, football was placed in the higher risk category alongside wrestling, boys lacrosse, competitive cheer and dance.

The recommendation from the NFHS is to involve a three-phase approach to returning. Here’s a look at each of those recommended phases.

Phase 1 includes all coaches and athletes being screened for symptoms of COVID, including a temperature check, prior to workouts. Those with positive symptoms should not be allowed to workout and should be referred to a doctor. The first phase also limits gatherings to no more than 10 people at a time, with no use of locker rooms, and workouts should be done in groups of 5-10 students who will always workout together while a six foot distance should be maintained (so exercises that require a spotter should be avoided).

Phase 2 would still require preworkout screening, and while no more than 10 people can gather at a time inside, workouts outside will allowed to be scaled up to 50. If locker rooms are opened, individuals should observe the 6-foot social distancing guidelines at all times.

Phase 3 relaxes the preworkout screenings to say that any person who has had a fever or cold in the past 24 hours shouldn’t be allowed to participate and attendance should be taken of every workout. Modified practices are recommended to begin for high-risk sports like football during this phase.

Each of the first two phases also recommends players bring their own water bottle and do not gather around hydration stations until the third phase, where those hydration stations should be cleaned after every practice or contest.

Those recommendations are a first-glimpse at what our new normal is likely going to look like, so adjust plans accordingly. To see the full release, with full details see the details at: https://www.nfhs.org/articles/guidance-for-state-associations-to-consider-in-re-opening-high-school-athletics-and-other-activities/

A.J. Brown might’ve been disappointed with not winning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2019. But that’s all in the past, he said during a Zoom conference call on Wednesday. Right now, he’s got more important things on his mind — like getting ready for the 2020 season. And being more of a leader this fall.

“I think the sky is the limit for me to be honest,” Brown said. “I am great learner, and I am going to keep learning each and every day. There’s definitely a lot of things I can clean up. In year one, I was really just trying to play fast and not think about it too much. In year two I can really key in and focus what I really need to focus on and learn a lot more stuff in regard to coverages and everything else.

“(I want) to improve on everything. I want to be a complete, well-rounded football player.” Improving also means being more of a leader, Brown said.

“I think I am a natural born leader,” he said. “As a rookie, I really didn’t want to come in and say too much – I just had to come in and show everyone that I am a hard worker myself. I am going to hold myself accountable. Now that I have some of my teammates respect, I can start to hold other people accountable to. I am looking forward to this upcoming season, (having) a leadership role for me, bringing up some of the rookies and everything. So I am really excited for that.”

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who was selected No.1 in the 2019 NFL Draft, by the Cardinals, ended up being selected as the league’s Offensive Rookie of the Year by the way. He tallied 26.5 votes.

Brown finished third in the voting, with 9.5 votes, also behind Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who received 13 votes.

“All the Offensive Rookie of the Year stuff, it is really behind me,” Brown said. “I didn’t win. Congratulations to Kyler, but I didn’t win, and I am moving on with it. I am not going to sit here and dwell on it.

“It definitely made me hungrier to achieve bigger goals, so that’s what I am going to do.”

Brown was a playmaker for the Titans in 2019. Brown led all rookies with 1,051 receiving yards, and he also had eight touchdown receptions among his 52 catches, and he added 60 rushing yards with another score.

Brown became the first rookie since Hall of Famer Randy Moss (1998) to have a minimum of 50 catches, 1,000 receiving yards and five touchdowns while averaging 17-plus yards per catch, plus four touchdown catches of 50-plus yards. He was the only NFL rookie since 1970 with 1,000-plus receiving yards and an average of 20-plus yards per reception, and he led the NFL with 605 receiving yards over his final six games of the regular season.

This offseason, Brown became a father. “I have a beautiful baby girl,” he said, smiling. “It has been a blessing to be honest, being able to be with her and see her grow each and every day. I am not getting much sleep right now, but I know it will get better. But it has been great each and every day.”

Brown said he’s also been working to perfect his skills. He said he’s been working with a trainer in Nashville, and said he’s been throwing a few times a week with quarterback Logan Woodside. He’s also been working on his conditioning and running hills with a weight vest.

“I am definitely catching a lot of footballs – I am making sure I am catching over 1,000 balls a day,” he said. “I am definitely putting in the work. And doing these workouts, I am a country boy, so I like to be outside anyway.”

The severe weather that struck Nashville and spawned a devastating tornado on March 3 didn’t stop after departing Davidson County.

Communities east of the city suffered damage as well, as the storm made its way across Middle Tennessee, and another tornado struck the city of Cookeville in Putnam County. Over two months later, clean-up efforts continue, and even amidst a pandemic, the Nashville Predators Foundation was there to help.

On Wednesday, the Predators Foundation empowered by SmileDirectClub delivered a donation of $50,000 to the City of Cookeville in support of their ongoing tornado relief and rebuilding efforts. Following the natural disaster, which in Putnam County took 19 lives, injured 92 and destroyed dozens of homes and businesses, Cookeville has come together to provide for those who are in urgent need. This funding from the Preds Foundation will directly support the citizens of Cookeville and Putnam County, who will require aid in many forms for months to come.

“We’re so appreciative to the Preds for this generous donation,” Mayor of Putnam County Randy Porter said. “We had the worst disaster in our county’s history on March 3, and the outpouring from our community has been absolutely unbelievable.”

“We’re very thankful,” Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said. “We’ve already distributed about $2 million from the Tornado Relief Fund, and this will go a long way for a second distribution now. We’ll be able to get out to our homes [and help some more residents], and we’re just really appreciative of the Predators and their assistance.”

The socially distant check presentation was held at Red Silo Brewing Company in Cookeville, and for good reason. The Foundation was also on hand to present Red Silo with a guitar trophy, which was earned by winning the fan vote at the 2019 Nashville Predators Craft Beer Fest presented by Allegiant.

USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and the Tennessee Titans recently announced grants to 82 youth and scholastic football programs throughout Tennessee. The grants will be used for new equipment, uniforms and other resources aimed at fostering strong programs.

Three of the schools receiving grants, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, Donelson Christian Academy and West Wilson Middle School, were severely damaged in the March 3 tornadoes that swept across middle Tennessee.

“USA Football is proud to work with the Tennessee Titans, the NFL Foundation and our partners to support youth leagues and scholastic programs around the country and help them deliver exceptional football-playing experiences to their athletes and families,” said USA Football CEO & Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck. “‘Football For All’ more than describes our Football Development Model – it’s a commitment that guides our work. With the NFL Foundation’s support, our grant program is another avenue that brings this mission to life.”

In 2020, USA Football’s equipment grant program will award $1 million in resources to benefit young athletes based on need, merit and the organization’s commitment to coaching education and best practices. Since 2006, USA Football’s grant program has awarded more than $15 million in grants to youth and school-based football programs, which has directly benefitted more than 500,000 youth and high school players across 9,500 programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

“The Titans are committed to supporting youth and interscholastic football programs throughout our community,” said Josh Corey, Tennessee Titans Football Outreach Manager. “The quality of equipment and technology now accessible to coaches is going to make a big difference in the quality of the playing experience for kids across our region. The teams receiving grant funding have made a solid commitment to ensuring a better and safer playing experience for their athletes. We are proud to reward that and will continue to support the growth and development of the game of football in our community.”

Grants are valued at up to $1,000 apiece and provide resources from the following USA Football partners:

– Tackle football equipment from Riddell
– Field and practice equipment from Gilman Gear and MVP Robotics
– Portable field lines from Port-a-Field
– Adult volunteer background checks from Peopletrail
– Wearable technology from Catapult
USA Football’s equipment grant program is made possible through the NFL Foundation. The NFL Foundation is the league’s nonprofit organization representing its 32 clubs. Its mission is to support the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football and the communities which support the game. USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL.

“Each year, the NFL Foundation is pleased to work in partnership with USA Football and our 32 clubs to assist youth and school-based programs nationwide with much-needed resources and equipment,” said NFL Foundation Vice President of Philanthropy & Executive Director Alexia Gallagher. “Coordinated efforts like these help create an enhanced football-playing experience and ensure kids can enjoy the fun and fitness of the ultimate team sport.”

About USA Football: USA Football designs and delivers premier educational, developmental and competitive programs to advance and grow the sport. As the sport’s national governing body, member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and organizer of the U.S. National Team for international competition, USA Football partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players.

About The NFL Foundation:The National Football League Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country. The NFL Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports the health, safety and wellness of athletes, youth football, and the communities that support our game. For more information on The NFL Foundation, visit: www.NFLFoundation.org.

Once it became clear the pause to the NHL season wasn’t about to be a quick fix, Austin Watson brought a new piece of equipment into his home.

“I was one of the probably thousands of people that ordered a Peloton very early in the pandemic,” the Predators forward said as he flashed his classic hockey smile via video chat on Monday morning.

We’re now entering the 10th week of NHL rinks being closed, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. However, there are signs hockey could still return sometime this summer.

On Monday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said while there’s no fixed timetable for a resumption of play, the goal remains to award the Stanley Cup some way, somehow.

Watson would be all for that opportunity, and while safety remains a top priority, he’s eager to get back to playing hockey – as much as anyone is – if it’s feasible in the near future.

“It is fluid and things are changing on a daily basis, but the main thing I take out of all that is that I believe we are moving in a forward direction and getting closer to playing, whatever that might look like,” Watson said. “There are some things that are definitely outside of all of our control on this, and as the months and the weeks progress, the timeframe gets shorter and shorter. We are going to have to make the best out of the situation, whatever that might look like… But I think that’s great. I think whatever we can do to get back safely [will be a good thing].”

Pedaling away on that Peloton has helped to keep Watson in shape, while he’s been home in Nashville with his partner, Jennifer, and their daughter, Olivia. Chasing a toddler around the house isn’t bad cardio either, and Watson has cherished the time he’s gotten to spend with the two people who mean the most to him.

“With anything that happens in my life, it’s about perspective,” Watson said. “Being at home and having that added family time that isn’t normally available, especially during the season, [is great]. I’m not told very often to stay home and not do anything but be with your family… so, while it takes some definite adjusting to your routine, it’s been such a blessing. With Livey being two right now, she’s changing every day… I can’t sit down for more than 30 seconds and she’s yelling at me, ‘Dad! Play! Let’s go!’ That’s the one of the definite silver linings in this whole situation.”

Watson knows if NHL hockey does return this summer those moments will no longer occur on an everyday basis. Safety, for him and his family, is one of the things that dominates Watson’s thoughts more than others these days, and getting back on the ice will need to strike a measured balance between sport and life in general.

“First and foremost is the health and safety of me and my family, and it is for everybody in the world right now,” Watson said. “You see it in all walks of life, whether it’s sports, whether it’s retail business, restaurants, etc. Opening up the economy has to happen here at some point, and it has to happen in a way that’s safe for everybody. We, as a League, as a players union, it’s no different for us than anybody else in any other walk of life or any profession. We want to get back as quickly as possible within the parameters of all of us being safe. When we come up with that and when that opportunity presents itself, we’ll do that. I don’t believe that anybody, players, management, league affiliation, is interested in putting anybody in harm’s way, and we won’t do that. I believe that our best interests, personally, are being looked after, and when we can get back on the ice safely, we will.”

That timeframe seems to be tracking toward a matter of when, not if, but there will undoubtedly be changes to what was known as “normal” just a few months ago. Professional sports like golf and NASCAR returned to action over the weekend with enhanced guidelines in place, but those activities already have some amount of social distancing built in.

When it comes to hockey, physicality is part of the game. It’s nearly impossible to not come in contact with an opponent at some point, even over the course of a single shift, let alone an entire night. Watson, whose job is to use physicality to his advantage, says it’s something that will need to be examined.

“Golf is definitely different from hockey, and they’re not body checking each other on the green while they’re putting,” Watson said. “While that might be fun to watch from my perspective, that’s not part of the game… There’s the staples within our game that can’t be changed [without compromising] the integrity of the game… When we, as a union and a League, finally can come up with a way to play our game safely, we will, but it does present challenges.

“If you look at my specific role, it’s body checking, it’s playing guys tightly, it’s fighting on occasion; those aren’t really within the social distancing parameters. When it can become safe for us to do those things, and it is fluid, we’re not sure what that’s going to look like in a day’s time, a week’s time, when it comes to testing or vaccines and things like that. But I’m sure we’ll continue to monitor it, and when it does become safe for us to potentially do those things, we’ll look at how to do it.”

No matter how it’s done, optimism is perhaps as high as it’s been at any point over the past two months for a return to the ice this summer. If it happens, Watson’s Peloton has him ready – not to mention the motivation to give Predators fans something to cheer about again.

“First and foremost is safety… and then from there it’s a matter of being able to put our product on the ice and give people some hope and some different things to watch on TV that aren’t past documentaries or past games that we already know the results of,” Watson said. “Whatever the League and the [Players’ Association] come up with – obviously I’m involved in that from a PA standpoint – we’re working hard together to come up with the best-case scenario. It is fluid, but I believe we’re going to come up with that here at some point, and at some point here, we’ll see it. We’ll see hockey back on the ice, and that’ll be a great day when that happens.”

Nashville Soccer Club announced today its participation in the world wide digital fundraising movement “ALL IN Challenge” where prominent sports, music and entertainment figures are raising money by donating once in a lifetime experiences to help those in need.

As part of the ALL IN Challenge, Nashville SC is now auctioning through May 23 an ultimate experience which will give the winning fan first class access to the Gibson Guitar Riff show during the prematch ceremony as well as an autographed replica of the guitar. Included in this package are also four VIP suite tickets and the opportunity to meet the musical artist participating in the Gibson Guitar Riff that day.

Fans can bid on Nashville SC’s ALL IN Challenge now through May 23 by visiting https://allinchallenge.in/NashvilleSC.

Earlier this season Nashville SC introduced the Gibson Guitar Riff as a special ritual that will showcase different artists throughout the season as they increase the energy by riffing live on an NSC customized Gibson guitar right before kickoff. Rock artist Lzzy Hale was the first to perform the Gibson Guitar Riff in front of a 59,069-record crowd for a soccer match in the State of Tennessee in the club’s inaugural Major League Soccer match on Feb. 29.

To wrap up the package, the auction winner will also receive four personalized jerseys and a unique, freshly pressed match day record for the winner to take home. All of the money raised through this auction will go directly to Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen and No Kid Hungry.

The ALL IN Challenge aims to be the world’s largest digital fundraiser in history by raising tens of millions of dollars to feed those in need. Food insecurity is a mounting issue but never more important than during COVID-19 and the unprecedented shortage of food resources our nation is facing. The ALL IN Challenge was created and built by Fanatics founder and executive chairman Michael Rubin, along with Alan Tisch, Gary Vaynerchuk, with support from the entire Fanatics team, all on behalf of the ALL IN Challenge Foundation.