Michael Carson isn't used to working from an office. Usually, he's on the sideline. He spent years coaching the ML King Lions, but what he's doing now is the groundwork for something big—something that will help college prospects make the grade in the classroom.
Word is spreading about Georgia Prep Sports Academy. They've got one semester from August to December to get their academic houses in order. They will play some football, but that isn't why they're there. Carson says his players will have to focus every day on test scores, while at the same learning leadership and time-management skills.
Who better than Carson to lead the charge? He knows about second chances. He had to resign from his head coaching role at ML King last August amid allegations he was sexting a parent.
"It happened, and you just ask for forgiveness and you move on," said Carson. "So this is definitely that platform to whereas, you know, I can get that redemption."
Clearly the kids love him and learn from him, and it's a good thing. Coaching is what he knows. It's what Michael Carson does best.
"It's in my blood, man," Carson said. "This is the greatest profession, you know, that there is."
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:22:55 GMT
Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR success this year has also meant good things for his pit crew. And it just so happens that crew includes a former High 5 football star: Tucker grad Andrew Childers.
Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR success this year has also meant good things for his pit crew. And it just so happens that crew includes a former High 5 football star: Tucker grad Andrew Childers.
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.
Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons hit consecutive homers off Kenley Jansen in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Saturday night.
Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons hit consecutive homers off Kenley Jansen in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Saturday night.
The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow strain and called up right-hander Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Braves general manager Frank Wren says left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont...
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?
Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:14 GMT
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff biked his way to work on Friday. Dimitroff rode from Buckhead to The Georgia Dome as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff biked his way to work on Friday. Dimitroff rode from Buckhead to The Georgia Dome as part of "National Bike to Work Day."
