Written by PigskinLovingLady on November 2, 2009 at 10:01 am
At 6’4, 270 lbs, New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace is a physically imposing man. The fact that he was training with mixed-martial artist Randy Couture during his four-game suspension earlier this season is an even scarier thought.
However, Pace is not considering a change in employment as the linebacker still enjoys breathing down the neck of NFL quarterbacks play in and play out. Pace has been an integral piece of the Jets defense the past two years, posting career-highs in sacks and forced fumbles a year ago. Just last week, he had three sacks in helping New York crush the Oakland Raiders 38-0.
Football is not the end sum of Pace’s lifestyle. Off the field he is very conscious about giving back to youth. His participation in the non-profit After School All-Stars “Touchdown Shutdown” charity program is a prime example of the player’s generosity. For every sack or tackle he has on the field a donation is made which is matched by a corporate sponsor.
Under the initiative, Douglas, Revis and Pace will donate $100 each to ASAS for every tackle, and Ellis will donate $1,000 per sack during the upcoming season. The funds will directly impact ASAS children in New York, although a portion of Pace’s donation will go to programs for kids in Atlanta. Each of the pro-footballers has pledged to make a minimum donation of $5,000 to the program this year.
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