Green Bay Packer player Clay Matthews carries on the family name in the NFL. There is a long history of football in the Matthews family going all the way back to Clay Matthews, Sr who was an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1950's. His son Clay Matthew, Jr was a linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons. Clay Jr.'s brother Bruce Matthews was one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history and played for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise from 1983 through 2001. Clay Matthews III is currently a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and could very well be on his way for NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. Clay III also has a younger brother Casey who also aspires to NFL status. Casey currently plays as linebacker for the University of Oregon.
The brothers Clay and Bruce, and Clay III and his brother Kyle all attended University of Southern California. Though Clay III entered USC as a walk-on student athlete he was granted a full athletic scholarship in 2006. He was awarded USC's Co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and was awarded USC's Co-Special Teams Player of the Year in 2008, making him the only player in USC history to be awarded three consecutive Special Teams Player of the Year awards
One would think the pressure to perform coming from such famous lineage would daunt some players. Not so with Clay Matthews lll! He fully embraces his football heritage and uses the wisdom of his family members who have traveled the road before him to better his game. In a recent interview with Bob Costas, Clay was asked if his family members critiqued his performance? Clay answered, "All the time, all the time, if you're in the Matthews family it's tough growing up. They let you know what your doing right and what your doing wrong so, I wouldn't have it any other way though. They have been very instrumental where I'm at and why I'm here and get me better....I'm going to keep looking to them for guidance". Pressure from other players can be a motivational tool as Andrea Kremer from NBC Sports reported that Clay III had this to say, ""Players gave me a lot of grief about being a Matthews but it really pushed me. It became one of many motivational tools. There's great pressure because of the name but it's not worse than the pressure I put on myself".
Clay III and his father share not only the DNA that makes them the athletes they are but they also share the honor of being the only father-son to be named Defensive Player of the Week in the NFL. Another strange twist of fate is that they have/had the same strength and conditioning coach, Dave Redding.
By all accounts the Matthews family appears very close and dedicated to family as well as their beloved game. Clay Matthews III has finally come into his own after much hard work and determination.
There are numerous nicknames out there for Clay today, 'Claymaker', 'The Beast', 'Predator', 'Fabio' and now a new one coined by sports artist Andy Goralski, Storm Chaser Clay's hard work has paid off, you don't become a fan favorite with pet names by sitting on the sidelines! Go Pack!
S. Nica is a fan of both the Green Bay Packers and of sports artist
Andy Goralski- Goralski recently released a new Green Bay Packer print of Clay Matthews titled Storm Chaser Click on the links to see this great piece of sports art!
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Friday, February 18, 2011
How to Decorate a Green Bay Packers Nursery By J. Pearson
If you're a passionate Packers fan and you would like to decorate your son or daughter's nursery with the Packers motif, make sure you check out Amazon and eBay.com When people come to visit your family's newest addition, leave little doubt who the number one Packers fan is.
They have everything you may need from crib bedding to wall paper, baby mobiles to helmet decals that stick to the wall without damaging the paint.
Using just a few clicks of your mouse, you can totally transform the look of your baby's nursery (plus you'll be the envy of all of your Packers fan friends).
The focus of every nursery is the crib and a set of Green Bay Packers crib bedding looks sharp in any nursery. If the Packers crib bedding is the only purchase you make, it would still make the largest visual impression.
If you need something to decorate the walls, you can purchase some great Packers wall paper borders.
Wall decals make great decorations and are very easy to use. Packers wall decals are available in a variety of designs, for example you can get a wall decal of a helmet or the team's logo. You can even get lifesized decals of the individual players! What really makes a wall decal great is that if you need to remove it, you can without damaging your wall or paint.
More great items to decorate your nursery wall with are clocks and posters. These items are available with many different players and team designs.
As you can see, it is very easy to find a lot of Green Bay Packers items to decorate your little Packers fan's nursery.
If you'd like to see more great Packers nursery items, please visit http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Bay-Packers-Nursery.
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They have everything you may need from crib bedding to wall paper, baby mobiles to helmet decals that stick to the wall without damaging the paint.
Using just a few clicks of your mouse, you can totally transform the look of your baby's nursery (plus you'll be the envy of all of your Packers fan friends).
The focus of every nursery is the crib and a set of Green Bay Packers crib bedding looks sharp in any nursery. If the Packers crib bedding is the only purchase you make, it would still make the largest visual impression.
If you need something to decorate the walls, you can purchase some great Packers wall paper borders.
Wall decals make great decorations and are very easy to use. Packers wall decals are available in a variety of designs, for example you can get a wall decal of a helmet or the team's logo. You can even get lifesized decals of the individual players! What really makes a wall decal great is that if you need to remove it, you can without damaging your wall or paint.
More great items to decorate your nursery wall with are clocks and posters. These items are available with many different players and team designs.
As you can see, it is very easy to find a lot of Green Bay Packers items to decorate your little Packers fan's nursery.
If you'd like to see more great Packers nursery items, please visit http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Bay-Packers-Nursery.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J._Pearson
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