Pat Tillman News

'Stop & Think About How Good We Have It': When Arizona Cardinals’ Hero Pat Tillman Declined a $3.6 Million NFL Contract to Serve the Military & Country

In a world where professional athletes are celebrated for touchdowns, trophies, and contracts, Pat Tillman stood out for something far more profound. At the height of his NFL career, with millions on the table and fame at his feet, the Arizona Cardinals DB made a decision that stunned the sports world: he walked away.

Homage to Pat Tillman on Memorial Day

The student, player, soldier and person When Arizona State’s 1997 PAC-10 Defensive Player of the Year, linebacker Pat Tillman, was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 7th round of the 1998 NFL Draft, I jumped to my feet out of supreme elation.

Mundo’s Monday Big 12 Musings: Does the Big 12 Keeps Getting Screwed?

I’ve owned Heartland College Sports for over 10 years. And I’ve written thousands and thousands of stories for the website. However, I’ve never had a dedicated Monday column for you.

ASU QB Sam Leavitt makes a generous donation to the Pat Tillman Foundation

TEMPE — Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is giving back in a big way, making a $15,000 personal donation to the Pat Tillman Foundation to support military service members and their families.

TRENDING: Top Big 12 QB Donates to Military Legend

College players receiving NIL money allows them to give back to their communities in a way that they were never capable of before. Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt recently did so by giving to an organization that means a great deal in and around Tempe.

Former MSU QB Donates $15,000 to Pat Tillman Foundation

Michigan State football lost big time when former Spartan quarterback Sam Leavitt transferred to Arizona State. He has since gone on to become one of the best quarterbacks in college football, and he'll be expected to lead the Sun Devils back to the College Football Playoff next year.

Arizona State Football Star Uses NIL to Honor Legend Pat Tillman on Memorial Day

As if star quarterback Sam Leavitt had any trouble winning over the Arizona State Sun Devils fan base before, his latest off-the-field move will have him in everyone's good favor.

Who was the final player to wear the Pat Tillman jersey in practice for the Cardinals?

When tight end Bernhard Seikovits arrived in Arizona with the Cardinals in 2021, he was a 24-year-old from Austria and part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program.

Tillman pick Jaden Davis wins Pat Tillman Scout Team Player of the Week

It was after 238 days that the long wait for Arizona Cardinals practice squad cornerback Jaden Davis ended. He was named the Pat Tillman Scout Team Player of the Week and wore the No.

Who got to wear the Pat Tillman jersey this week in practice for the Cardinals?

After defensive players won the Pat Tillman Scout Team Player of the Week Award for three consecutive weeks, Arizona Cardinals tight end Travis Vokolek got it back for the offense for his work prior to the Week 15 game against the Patriots.

Check out which Cardinals player got to wear the Pat Tillman jersey in Week 14

His first two seasons have been somewhat like a roller coaster for cornerback Kei’Trel Clark. A sixth-round pick in 2023, he opened the season as a starter and did that for five of the first six games.

Who was the latest Cardinals player to wear the Pat Tillman jersey in practice?

It was on Oct. 29 that linebacker Milo Eifler arrived in Arizona to try out for the Cardinals and to then be signed to the practice squad. Four weeks later and after only his third week of practice with the team, Eifler had the honor of wearing the No.

Mimicking Aaron Rodgers in practice earns Clayton Tune the Pat Tillman Award

The Arizona Cardinals had a bonus day of practice this week after their return from the bye and that meant the winner of the Pat Tillman Scout Team Player of the Week was able to wear the special No.

Arizona State rolls out throwback 'Sparky' uniforms for BYU showdown

The Arizona State Sun Devils are going old school for their biggest football game in recent memory. In a look they haven't used since 1995 — when Jake Plummer was at quarterback and Pat Tillman was at linebacker — Arizona State is bringing back its gold "Sparky" helmets with a white facemask for Saturday's Big 12 college football showdown vs.

Newbie Ronnie Perkins gets Pat Tillman jersey after practice work in Week 9

Edge rusher Ronnie Perkins has had a rough go of it during his first four seasons in the NFL after being a third-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2021.

Prince Harry Acknowledges Mary Tillman in Pat Tillman Award Acceptance Speech at ESPYs Amid Backlash (Video)

Prince Harry is not one to shy away from controversy, as he accepted the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYs Thursday night. He tried to make right by Tillman’s mother, who had previously expressed she did not approve the foundation’s choice.

ESPN responds to Prince Harry criticism from Pat Tillman’s mom with revelation

ESPN is defending their decision to give the Pat Tillman Award to Prince Harry at this year’s ESPY awards ceremony. The network says that the Pat Tillman Foundation supports the decision to give the honor to the British prince.

Mary Tillman is unhappy with ESPN for awarding the Pat Tillman Award to Prince Harry

Mary Tillman was disappointed after it was announced that Prince Harry would be the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award. Mary believes that there are more deserving candidates for the award.

Two Former Navy Football Players Earn Postgraduate Scholarships From Pat Tillman Foundation

The Navy Midshipmen announced this week that former football players Parish Gaines and Jude Akpunku had been named 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation.

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