The time Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts spent as a powerlifter in high school happens to explain why he’s the NFL’s breakout star—and how he carried Philadelphia to the Super Bowl
Josh Opiela didn’t expect much the first time he saw a kid who weighed almost 100 pounds less than him step up to the platform at a high school powerlifting meet nearly a decade ago.
Opiela had heard only a little bit about Jalen Hurts. He knew Hurts played quarterback and that he was known for being quick, so Opiela doubted that Hurts possessed the sheer strength required to be among the best powerlifters at the competition.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Super Bowl 2023: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts credits faith as anchor when others doubtedPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reflected on his team’s NFC Championship win, noting that he has had to hold on to his faith amid many doubters early on in his NFL career.
Read more »
Jalen Hurts’ dad, who coached his Houston-area HS team, reacts to Eagles in Super BowlThis year Suber Bowl has many riveting storylines for fans to follow ahead of Sunday, but one is particularly historic. This year's Super Bowl has a chance to be a piece of Black History, as both teams have Black starting QBs.
Read more »
Super Bowl 2023: Eagles' Jalen Hurts proud of 'historic moment' in 1st matchup of Black QBsPHOENIX — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said he thinks of himself as a student of the game. That means he's well aware of the history he's about to make.
Read more »
Mahomes, Hurts latest Texas prep QBs on Super Bowl stageThe Mahomes-Hurts matchup is the first showdown between a pair of Texas high school signal QBs. Texas is already guaranteed to be the high school home of four of the past six Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks.
Read more »
Beagle Rescued From Puppy Mill to Compete in ‘Puppy Bowl' on Super Bowl SundayJune, who was originally called Allison, was “a go-getter from day one,” Erika Proctor, the executive director of Green Dogs, said. “She was smart, got into lots of mischief…and everyone fell in love with her on sight.” PuppyBowl
Read more »
Fox’s Super Bowl LVII ads won’t include any crypto companiesSuper Bowl LVII won’t be a crypto bowl this year.
Read more »