Michael Carson isn't used to working from an office. Usually, he's on the sideline. He spent years coaching the ML King Lions, but what he's doing now is the groundwork for something big—something that will help college prospects make the grade in the classroom.
Word is spreading about Georgia Prep Sports Academy. They've got one semester from August to December to get their academic houses in order. They will play some football, but that isn't why they're there. Carson says his players will have to focus every day on test scores, while at the same learning leadership and time-management skills.
Who better than Carson to lead the charge? He knows about second chances. He had to resign from his head coaching role at ML King last August amid allegations he was sexting a parent.
"It happened, and you just ask for forgiveness and you move on," said Carson. "So this is definitely that platform to whereas, you know, I can get that redemption."
Clearly the kids love him and learn from him, and it's a good thing. Coaching is what he knows. It's what Michael Carson does best.
"It's in my blood, man," Carson said. "This is the greatest profession, you know, that there is."
Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.
Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.
It's 'IN YOUR FACE' Time, and K-Rod's got something he's been wanting to get off his chest! This week, he's telling you exactly why the SEC sticks together.
It's 'IN YOUR FACE' Time, and K-Rod's got something he's been wanting to get off his chest! This week, he's telling you exactly why the SEC sticks together-- because they're just better than everybody else.
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on...
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a...
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.
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Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR success this year has also meant good things for his pit crew. And it just so happens that crew includes a former High 5 football star: Tucker grad Andrew Childers.
Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR success this year has also meant good things for his pit crew. And it just so happens that crew includes a former High 5 football star: Tucker grad Andrew Childers.
