Saturday, October 1, 2016

The Life And Times Of The Legendary Steven Cooper

By Margaret Olson


The most popular outdoor sport in America is football. The sport has a rich history and diverse heritage. Gone are the days when it used to a haven for thugs, ex-convicts, and social delinquents. Today, it has risen the ranks to become a prestigious activity reserved for the high and mighty. The players are now amongst the highest paid athletes in the world. The star players have been immortalized in history and their names rekindle fond memories in the minds of millions of Americans. This article is about one such outstanding player. Steven Cooper has made a lasting mark on the history of the sport. This is his life story and the notable achievements.

The forty-seven-year-old started playing football in college. He received a scholarship grant to attend the University of Maine. To this very day, he remains thankful to his coaches and family for the encouragement and moral support they gave him over the years. His place in history was cemented long before he came to the limelight.

Soon after enrolling into the campus football team, he won the coveted title of the player of the year. Steve continued collecting more awards and prizes all through his final year. The most notable being named as the winner of American Football Coaches Association and Sports Network All-American award.

Before the money and the fame, the star athlete was destined for a regular life with a day job. Instead of going to the Naval Academy as originally planned, he instead enrolled at the University, and that was where the scouts noted his outstanding talent. He was eventually recruited to play in the big leagues with real professionals.

The prolific linebacker is renowned for being an excellent matchmaker. His prowess on the field has enabled him to turn the game around single-handedly numerous times. One such dramatic instance took place in a game his team played versus the Black Bears. Even though the match ended favorably for the latter, his solo effort was impressive and spectacular.

The player is well on his way to getting a place on the wall of fame in the NFL. Here are some of the achievements that make him one of the most promising candidates for the allotment. During his younger years, he undertook three hundred and eighty tackles, sixty tackles for loss and nearly ten intercepts. His college mates will never forget the incredible season they had with this prolific black-athlete.

When Steve finally graduated and went on to join the big league, his stellar performance continued. He has so far achieved the following notable achievements as the lead linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. His tackle tally stands at five hundred, and he has eight tackles for loss so far. Cooper has a total of eight intercepts. No wonder he is currently placed amongst the top earners in this team and the entire nation as well.

There was a time when he was faced with drug possession allegations. He was found driving in a car which had a lot of steroids. These medicines are illegal. The arresting officer searched their speeding car and found steroids. Steve walked off easy when he admitted in front of a federal judge that he had no intentions of using the banned substances.




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