November 6, 200817 yr He's been getting a lot of attention since he hugged the youngster in the stands last week. Here's the full story of his climb to prominence. Great read, so check it out... There may not be a player on the Cincinnati Bearcats roster that has enjoyed the level of national spotlight than junior wideout Mardy Gilyard. Whether it was setting a new UC record for all purpose yards with 365 (including a 97 yard kickoff return for a touchdown) against Oklahoma on ABC, or the most recent moment that took place last Thursday on national TV when he comforted a young boy after he was unable to avoid crashing into stands, Mardy Gilyard has made a name for himself by performing at the highest level on the biggest stages. The collision with the young man, which took place against the South Florida Bulls on ESPN, earned Gilyard the respect of fans and analysts across the country, as well as quickly earned him a reputation for being one of the classiest players in sports today. When asked about the incident, Gilyard recalled what went through his mind as he his momentum carried him towards the stands. "I wasn't really worried about my own safety, as cliché as it sounds," said Gilyard. "I'm just a big sucker for kids. So when I looked up I just thought, oh god, I have to dodge these kids somehow. It's funny because if you look at the film you can see grown adults moving out of the way but not taking any kids with them. That kind of took me so I tried to literally jump over everyone. I was thinking the kids were going to rush the cage and I was going to be able to leap over them, but it kind of didn't happen that way." Despite his best effort, Gilyard was unable to clear everyone and collided with a young man who was sitting in the first row. "What the cameras didn't catch was me shoulder to face with a little kid, the seven year old that everyone saw, and it looked like the little kid's head bounced off of the bleachers," said Gilyard. "I have a lot of nephews, and that was just all I could think of, like this is somebody's son or cousin or nephew." http://www.cincinnati.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=872896
November 6, 200817 yr Did the coaching staff sell him out? Was he the only one that got turned in for cheating?
November 6, 200817 yr Author Did the coaching staff sell him out? Was he the only one that got turned in for cheating? Yes and yes...
November 6, 200817 yr Yes and yes... That sucks. I bet there were 8 identical papers turned in... Says a lot that he's not bitter...
November 6, 200817 yr Great read and story. I had heard his story a while back and knew about his struggles at UC and it's great to see how hard this young man has worked to turn his life around. I've spoke with him several times and he indeed is a genuine kid. I wish the best for him in whatever he does.
November 6, 200817 yr Nice read. It is great to see the young man change his life for the better. I hope the trend continues.
November 6, 200817 yr Good story on a Great young man. But this doesnt make Cincy look any better they turned there backs on this young man. I wish he was playing this well for somebody else.
November 6, 200817 yr Author Good story on a Great young man. But this doesnt make Cincy look any better they turned there backs on this young man. I wish he was playing this well for somebody else. That was the former staff, and I don't have a lot of good things to say about them. I'm glad BK gave him a 2nd chance...
November 6, 200817 yr That was the former staff, and I don't have a lot of good things to say about them. I'm glad BK gave him a 2nd chance... What about the players (except the one ) and Administration? I hope Kelly stays around but I am afraid he wont.
November 6, 200817 yr Author What about the players (except the one ) and Administration? I hope Kelly stays around but I am afraid he wont. I don't want to get myself in trouble, but the compliance and advisory staffs are still being brought up to a BCS level and I'll leave it at that...
November 7, 200817 yr I don't want to get myself in trouble, but the compliance and advisory staffs are still being brought up to a BCS level and I'll leave it at that... Gotcha:thumb:
November 7, 200817 yr Gilyard found himself living in his car and working 4 jobs in an effort to earn enough money to get back into school, and back on the football field. In a situation like he faced, many would, and have, given up all hope. But Gilyard wasn't like a lot of others. He stayed focused on what he needed to do, and continued to work hard. Wow.. That's pretty amazing, says tons about him as a person.
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