http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/frank_walker/3755 Recent articles about Frank Walker en-us MIAMI The first trophy LeBron James won was in football, not basketball. It sits in his mothers house in Akron, Ohio.Well, it better still be there. James knows it has been in the news that Kobe Bryant is trying to stop his mother from auctioning off memorabilia from his youth.Ill get my mom on the phone after I leave here, the Miami Heat star joked after practice Saturday about making sure Gloria James has no Pamela Bryant-like thoughts.James, 28, officially will be named Sunday the winner of his fourth NBA MVP trophy. All of these awards hes been getting started 19 years ago when he was growing up in Akron.I played Little League football and we won the city championship, and I was awarded the MVP, James said. I was 9. I had 24 touchdowns in six games. Its a true story. I played for the East Dragons. You can ask anyone that grew up with me.The story checks out. Frank Walker, then an assistant coach for the Dragons, thought James back then was a better football than basketball player.That was an incredible s Sat, 04 May 2013 19:29:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/james_first_trophy_not_from_basketball/13551623 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/james_first_trophy_not_from_basketball/13551623 James' first trophy not from basketball http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/james_first_trophy_not_from_basketball/13551623 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/ba0c69a64a0b9b8a9a0541098203066555467d0b/mini/6888522.jpg Each year, as we look ahead to the next draft class, we like to spend a morning putting the cap on the last draft class for the Cowboys. Last week, we spent significant time discussing how this team has been built, and that demonstrated again how the NFL is a young man's league where your roster is made of quite a few 1st and 2nd year players. This is especially true of a team that is over-leveraged with veterans who eat up the significant part of their salary cap. Sometimes the only way to make up the difference as you try to fill out your roster is to plug the holes with kids. Last year, when we did this exercise, we spent time on each pick of the 2011 draft and saw quite a few things that were noteworthy. The Tyron Smith and DeMarco Murray picks already looked great and the Bruce Carter pick still was curious. One still sticks out as the most painful move of the 2011 draft: Round 5, Pick 143 - Josh Thomas, Cornerback, BuffaloClearly the worst pick of the draft, as Thomas did not make the team out of ca Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:39:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/evaluating_the_2012_cowboys_draft_class/13264954 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/evaluating_the_2012_cowboys_draft_class/13264954 Evaluating the 2012 Cowboys Draft Class http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/evaluating_the_2012_cowboys_draft_class/13264954 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png MIAMI -- LeBron James finally has a game-winning shot for the Miami Heat. So who got credit for it? That would be a coach of the Hornets. No, not Monty Williams, coach of the New Orleans Hornets. Try Frank Walker Sr., who once headed the Summit Lake Community Center Hornets in Akron, Ohio. James made a left-handed layup with 3.2 seconds left Wednesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena to give the Heat a 97-96 victory over the Orlando Magic and extend their team-record winning streak to 16 games. James then took a trip down memory lane when asked about driving to the bucket and using his off hand. "I give credit to my Little League coach, Frank Walker Sr.," said James, paying homage to the guy who coached him when he was on his first basketball team in the fifth grade and whose family he had been living with that year when he had instability at home. "He made me learn how to make a left-handed layup when I was a kid and I first started out. He would not allow me to dribble the ball until I sta Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:40:26 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/james_first_heat_game_winner_runs_streak_to_16/13073695 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/james_first_heat_game_winner_runs_streak_to_16/13073695 James' first Heat game-winner runs streak to 16 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/james_first_heat_game_winner_runs_streak_to_16/13073695 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/348adf73c3292688e9dfcf0acb9db0988fa4c2d6/mini/6883792.jpg Draft Zone Spotlight – William Buford, DB, Tuskegee University Tuskegee football is famous for producing defensive backs, with guys like Drayton Florence and Frank Walker, are just a few that have made it to the NFL.  Well this year, William Buford will try his hand. Buford was second on the team with 5 interceptions this year, where three of them were returned for touchdowns. Buford is a two sport athlete, who was a very good baseball player as well.  Buford will be playing at the Raycom All Star game this week in Montgomery, Alabama and will get a great chance to showcase his skills, in front of NFL scouts.  It will be interesting to see how he performs against a better level of competition. At 6’0, 190 pounds, Buford will definitely turn some heads this week. How many teams were recruiting you coming out of high school and how did you make your decision?   Numerous schools recruited me coming out of high school. I based my decision on two things. The first and most important thin... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:33:52 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/draft_zone_spotlight_william_buford_db_tuskegee_university/12657085 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/draft_zone_spotlight_william_buford_db_tuskegee_university/12657085 Draft Zone Spotlight: William Buford, DB, Tuskegee University http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/draft_zone_spotlight_william_buford_db_tuskegee_university/12657085 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Kansas City Chiefs recently tried out veteran cornerbacks Darius Butler, Frank Walker, Bryan McCann and Derrick Martin, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Butler is a former New England Patriots second-round draft pick who has also played for the Carolina Panthers and recently tried out for the Oakland Raiders. Walker has played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys. McCann has played for the Cowboys, Ravens and Raiders. Martin has played for the Ravens and Packers. Source: Scout.com Attached Thumbnails   Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:16:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/chiefs_tried_out_cb_darius_butler_and_3_other_players/11805106 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/chiefs_tried_out_cb_darius_butler_and_3_other_players/11805106 Chiefs Tried Out CB Darius Butler And 3 Other Players http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/chiefs_tried_out_cb_darius_butler_and_3_other_players/11805106 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Hot News for CB Darius Butler Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:23:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/source_chiefs_try_out_darius_butler_frank_walker_two_others/11803681 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/source_chiefs_try_out_darius_butler_frank_walker_two_others/11803681 Source: Chiefs try out Darius Butler, Frank Walker, two others http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/source_chiefs_try_out_darius_butler_frank_walker_two_others/11803681 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Here is a list of the soon to be free agents that the Cowboys will have to make decisions on. I’ve added my thoughts after each name, let me know yours. Defense CB Alan Ball: He started the season off as our #4 cornerback but as the season progressed he played more. Problem is, he didn’t play well and our secondary is pure crap. I’m all for fixing our secondary through the draft and free agency which means I’m all for letting this guy find another team to call home.CB Frank Walker: Same goes for Walker as goes for Ball. The more he played, the more obvious our secondary was a problem.   S Abram Elam: He’s a one-year player as far as I’m concerned. It’s a shame, he’s a favorite of Rob Ryan but Gerald Sensabaugh signed an huge deal (overpaid!!) this season which likely proves Elam will be elsewhere next season. LB Keith Brooking: He’s in the twilight of his career and with Sean Lee, there isn’t a lot of need from him. However, there isn’t a lot of depth behind Lee but the Cowb Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:38:20 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/evaluating_out_upcoming_free_agents/9130198 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/evaluating_out_upcoming_free_agents/9130198 Evaluating Out Upcoming Free Agents http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/evaluating_out_upcoming_free_agents/9130198 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Nickel cornerback Frank Walker and special-teams ace Danny McCray are among the inactives tonight for the Cowboys. The others are Andre Holmes, Shaun Chapas, David Arkin and Clifton Gathers. Defensive end Osi Umenyiora is active for the Giants, but he will not start. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:43:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/walker_among_inactives/9067954 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/walker_among_inactives/9067954 Walker among inactives http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/walker_among_inactives/9067954 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/1262ccd73aa101e79567bd0a55c5140c5aeb945f/mini/Vikings_vs_Ravens_5ace.jpg (source feed provided no summary content for this entry) Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:06:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_dbs_frank_walker_and_danny_mccray_among_inactive_players_tonight_vs_ny_giants/9067669 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_dbs_frank_walker_and_danny_mccray_among_inactive_players_tonight_vs_ny_giants/9067669 Cowboys DBs Frank Walker and Danny McCray among inactive players tonight vs. NY Giants http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_dbs_frank_walker_and_danny_mccray_among_inactive_players_tonight_vs_ny_giants/9067669 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/1262ccd73aa101e79567bd0a55c5140c5aeb945f/mini/Vikings_vs_Ravens_5ace.jpg Multiple sources have reported that Cowboys’ cornerback Frank Walker has been fined $7,500 by the league for a late hit on Dolphins’ tight end Anthony Fasano in the team’s meeting on Thanksgiving Day. It certainly wasn’t the most vicious unnecessary roughness penalty you’ll ever see--really, Walker just kind of shoved Fasano a moment after the latter stepped out of bounds--but it was blatant enough to draw a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. The penalty set Miami up at the Cowboys’ three-yard line, and the Dolphins eventually settled for a field goal. Walker is the third Cowboy to draw a fine from the league this season. DeMarcus Ware was docked $15,000 for his hit on Buffalo QB Ryan Fitzpatrick a couple weeks ago, and Kevin Ogletree got $7,500 for a face-masking penalty in week two’s win over San Francisco. Stay on top of the latest Dallas Cowboys news with NBCDFW.com. Follow NBC DFW on Facebook or have breaking Cowboys news sent directly to your phone with Blue S... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:33:20 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_walker_fined_7500_for_late_hit_on_fasano/8447548 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_walker_fined_7500_for_late_hit_on_fasano/8447548 Frank Walker Fined $7,500 For Late Hit On Fasano http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/frank_walker_fined_7500_for_late_hit_on_fasano/8447548 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c1b33cc64c7b26f415cfd693ad0cceed0f81aa63/mini/11.jpg Cowboys cornerback Frank Walker has been fined $7,500 by the league for unnecessary roughness. His hit out of bounds on Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano drew a 15-yard penalty. The Cowboys held the Dolphins to a field goal, even though the penalty set them up at the Dallas 3. Walker is the third Dallas player to draw a fine from the league this season for an illegal hit. Receiver Kevin Ogletree was fined $7,500 for a facemask penalty on 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown in Week 2, and linebacker DeMarcus Ware was docked $15,000 after a roughing the passer penalty on Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Source: Star-Telegram Attached Thumbnails   Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:28:29 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_cb_frank_walker_fined_7500_for_hit_vs_dolphins/8430190 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_cb_frank_walker_fined_7500_for_hit_vs_dolphins/8430190 Cowboys CB Frank Walker Fined $7,500 For Hit Vs Dolphins http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_cb_frank_walker_fined_7500_for_hit_vs_dolphins/8430190 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27d63a4e55fb0751deb339263545976631cb43c0/mini/d9.jpg (source feed provided no summary content for this entry) Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:28:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_cb_frank_walker_has_to_help_injured_lb_sean_lee_strap_us_his_shoulder_pads_before_practice_he_couldnt_get_dressed_i_had_to_help_out_the_little_guy/7982578 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_cb_frank_walker_has_to_help_injured_lb_sean_lee_strap_us_his_shoulder_pads_before_practice_he_couldnt_get_dressed_i_had_to_help_out_the_little_guy/7982578 Cowboys CB Frank Walker has to help injured LB Sean Lee strap us his shoulder pads before practice: 'He couldn't get dressed ... I had to help out the little guy' http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_cb_frank_walker_has_to_help_injured_lb_sean_lee_strap_us_his_shoulder_pads_before_practice_he_couldnt_get_dressed_i_had_to_help_out_the_little_guy/7982578 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c1b33cc64c7b26f415cfd693ad0cceed0f81aa63/mini/11.jpg You'd think by now that professional athletes would know better than to vent their frustrations on Twitter, particularly Cowboys defensive back Frank Walker, who has already drew attention to his Twitter feed by using it to recruit porn stars earlier this year. But Walker isn't deterred by such criticism! No, no he isn't! In fact, he's willing to go the extra mile to get you to notice his status updates, and there are few better ways to do that than by tossing out a few homophobic slurs:  @FRANKWALKER41 FRANK B. WALKER II Man I guy stalkers on twitter these f-----g football homos. @FRANKWALKER41 FRANK B. WALKER II @DTaylorEvoX who cares ***. Oh dear. That's probably not good. Hey Frank, why would you use such ugly slurs on your Twitter feed?  FRANKWALKER41 FRANK B. WALKER II If u don't like wat I'm saying don't follow me. Ah, yes. Well, that's true. We don't have to follow you if we don't like what you're saying. The problem is... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:28:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_walker_has_had_enough_of_football_homos/7228201 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_walker_has_had_enough_of_football_homos/7228201 Frank Walker Has Had Enough of "Football Homos" http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/frank_walker_has_had_enough_of_football_homos/7228201 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27d63a4e55fb0751deb339263545976631cb43c0/mini/d9.jpg You should be seeing Dallas Cowboys cornerback Frank Walker in the news soon, but not for football related reasons, as he is the latest athlete to lose his **** on Twitter. Observe. Click To Enlarge Click To Enlarge “Frank don’t burn ur bridges. **** it. I can Swim.” Line of the year. Hands down. - Perhaps the most shocking part about all of this? He has a degree in mechanical engineering. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:14:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_walker_loses_it_on_twitter_frank_dont_burn_ur_bridges_it_i_can_swim/7213714 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/frank_walker_loses_it_on_twitter_frank_dont_burn_ur_bridges_it_i_can_swim/7213714 Frank Walker Loses It On Twitter: “Frank don’t burn ur bridges. **** it. I can Swim.” http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/frank_walker_loses_it_on_twitter_frank_dont_burn_ur_bridges_it_i_can_swim/7213714 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/27d63a4e55fb0751deb339263545976631cb43c0/mini/d9.jpg