"To the graduating class, dream big, but stay grounded. Bet on yourself even when nobody else does. Don't let failure convince you that your story is over."
Marqise Lee's commencement speech is worth your time 👏
Between this feature and his speech today I am blown away and inspired by Marquise’s story. A great reminder of why college athletics is vital and, despite all the changes, it’s what never changes that matters most.
SONNY SIXKILLER
Cherokee Nation-(1951-)
Sonny Sixkiller is a Cherokee Nation tribal member. He was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on September 6, 1951. His family moved to Ashland, Oregon, when he was about one year old.
Sonny attended Ashland High School in Ashland, Oregon, and wanted to play in-state college football for Oregon State, but they didn't offer him a scholarship because of his small size for a QB (5'11" and 171 lbs)
As a sophomore in 1970, he became the starting quarterback for the Washington Huskies and led the NCAA in passing. Sonny Sixkiller was a stand-out athlete and held some fifteen school records.
Sonny Sixkiller established passing records at UW that stood for nearly 30 years.
Sixkiller signed with the Philadelphia Bell (World Football League) in 1974. He signed with The Hawaiians in 1975 and played for them until the league folded. He participated in try outs with the San Diego Chargers in 1976.
Sonny Sixkiller starred opposite of Burt Reynolds in "The Longest Yard," in 1974.
California Democrats new mileage tax scam
“When you add up the car tax, the gas tax, and this new mileage tax, for a family with 2 cars, a working family with 2 parents driving, they would have to pay $4,200 a year to the state of California just for the privilege of driving on crappy roads. $4,200, and that's after their income taxes. That doesn't include gas price, it doesn't include the car, the insurance. What are we thinking here?”
“I rise in opposition to AB 1421”