I still remember that special day when Ryan Grant passed the 1,000 yard rushing mark in a season. He ran so swift and sure to find the end zone.
On November 2, 2002, I went to see the Irish take on Boston College. My dad and I always went to "The Huddle," a restaurant and cafeteria on campus.
A man walked up to me and asked, "Who is your favorite player?"
I told him, "Arnaz Battle."
Then he asked, "Who is your second favorite player?"
I replied it was Ryan Grant.
So he looked me straight in the eyes and said, "Well, son, I am his father."
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My dad, Mr. Grant and I sat in a booth and talked about Ryan for about an hour. He became my favorite player. Although Notre Dame lost, I will never forget that game.
Mr. Grant gave my dad his address and number so we could write letters to each other. I wrote him a letter a month later and a package was sent back. It was filled with pictures and memorabilia of Ryan. I haven’t spoken to Mr. Grant in about two and a half years, but I hope to talk to him soon.
Ryan Grant was asked in his last game if Julius Jones helped him become a better player. He replied that he still talks to Julius frequently, and he hopes to play with Jones in the NFL.
Grant was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He was then traded to the Packers in September after recovering from a severe hand injury. He thought he would never play again, but when the doctor said it was possible, Ryan was determined to do anything to get back on that field.
Ryan Grant was the second-leading rusher in the NFL over the season's last 10 games, and is improving. He is one of the hardest workers on the Packers and in the league.
I expect a big game from him against the Giants this weekend, and I wish him the best in the future.
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7 months ago
I have to say this was by far by favorite RB the second half of the season.
from 7 months ago
Coming from a Viking fan, Grant is also my second favorite RB this season as well.
7 months ago
I was in Ryan Grant's class at Notre Dame. I'm sure that a lot of people know this, but Grant was really only the starter at ND for one year (2003). In 2004, Julius Jones returned from his suspension, and won the starting job easily from Grant. He was so much faster and explosive...it was really no contest.
In 2005, Darius Walker earned most of the carries, as Grant filled the role of senior mentor. It seemed that injuries had taken their tole, and that his football career was likely at it's end.
I can't imagine how hard he worked post graduation to get where he is today, and although I don't know him, I'm very proud of Grant and wish him the best of luck in his future career.
from 7 months ago
Just to clear things up, Ryan was the starter in 2002 and not 2003. Then Darius came in 2004. Ryan came pretty far to be where he is now though. He faced competiton his whole life
from 7 months ago
You're right...
6 months ago
ya dan bad article again
your prolly going to be a very bad coach and i would hate to b a student in your class
from 6 months ago
Two questions: 1- Why do you keep saying bad things about my articles. Alot of people enjoy them.
2- How did you know i was a coach and wanted to be a teacher? You must know me or stalk me.
6 months ago
or he has read two of your articles. you suck at writing and should probably quit now. you just sound gay for notre dame. who gives a shit if you met ryan grant's dad?
6 months ago
or he has read two of your articles. you suck at writing and should probably quit now. you just sound gay for notre dame. who gives a shit if you met ryan grant's dad?
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