He says it better than I or anyone else could ever write it. Why is Alex Pring the latest recipient of the Sentinel’s Bill Buchalter Spirit Award that annually goes to a local athlete who has overcome immense obstacles in the pursuit of excellence? Just read his words and you’ll understand. “My parents have never allowed me to feel sorry for myself,” Pring says. “I am who I am because of the .
3 months ago Share After launching Foundation Academy’s football program, Brad Lord hands the reins over to defensive coordinator Andre Walker.
When Brad Lord met Andre Walker a few years ago, he knew there was something special about him.
Walker joined Lord’s Foundation Academy football program in 2015 and has served as the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Through the years, Lord noticed Walker’s coaching and his ability to bond with the players. He knew one day his program would belong to Walker.
And the time to hand the reins over to Walker has come, as Foundation announced Thursday, Dec. 17, that Lord would be stepping down as head coach. Walker will take over one of the most dominant programs in Class 2A football.
3 months ago Share A star on both sides of the ball for Foundation Academy, Danny Stutsman officially signed during Early National Signing Day to play football at the University of Oklahoma.
In the immortal words of the late Tom Petty, “The waiting is the hardest part.”
Those words rang with a bit of truth for Foundation Academy standout Danny Stutsman who played both at linebacker and wide receiver and his long wait to sign his national letter of intent with his school of choice: the University of Oklahoma.
Although there were some athletes who waited until Early National Signing Day Wednesday, Dec. 16 the Foundation senior gave his verbal commitment to Oklahoma in May, and he’s been waiting for signing day ever since.