Word: birk
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...interesting to watch the guys that get a lot of media attention," Birk said. "It's good to be around them to see how they handle themselves professionally. Randy is a phenomenal athlete. You just realize that you're always being watched. Being from Minnesota, I guess I've probably been the most highly publicized sixth-round draft pick in a long time," Birk said...
...periodic media attention, though, has not been the most satisfying result of Birk's journey back to his home state. What matters most to the wide-eyed alum isn't the ice fishing, but the familiar faces within driving distance...
...Without a doubt, it's made the transition easier to be back in Minnesota," Birk said. "There have been some hardships and adversity, but having friends and family close by really helped a lot. If I was having a tough week, I could head over to my parents' house and have dinner. When I go home, they don't want to talk about football; they want to talk about other stuff going on in my life...
...might expect that Birk's life has always headed in this direction, especially when gifted with a 6'4 frame that now carries 315 pounds. On the contrary, Birk has ridden a wave of chance, blessings, and hard work into an NFL roster spot...
...Well, I didn't plan on using Harvard as a pipeline to the NFL," Birk joked. "I just wanted to get in camp, make the team, and have a great year. It's really a dream come true. I hope it lasts for a long time...