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New York Post: Journey as fat kid

If football doesn’t pan out, the Giants’ new running back always can become a preacher. Rashad Jennings met the media Thursday and rather than a question-and-answer session, it felt more like a sermon. Jennings, who enjoyed a breakout season last year with the Raiders, spent a great deal of time detailing his struggles as a […]

New York Post: Serby’s Sunday Q&A

Steve Serby sits down for a Q&A with new Giants running back Rashad Jennings, who played for the Jaguars and Raiders, about the hardships he and his family faced before he made it to the NFL: View Article Here…

Sport Illustrated: Dork Diet

Rashad Jennings is a dork. A nerd. A total geek. Those are the words the newly signed New York Giants running back uses to describe himself, despite the fact the 6-foot-1, 230-pound NFL athlete couldn’t look any further from the definition of dork if he tried. Explains Jennings, “I’m the guy who everyone likes to clown and joke. I do […]

My Giant Opportunity

Time to go to work. It’s my first week of training camp with the New York Giants. I’ve settled into my new place in Jersey, just across the Hudson from the city. There are a couple other players in the building. It’s a nice, walkable neighborhood and an easy commute to practice. As I look out at […]

Everyone needs a ‘check-point’ station

During various seasons of my life, I stop into a “check-point” station. This check-point station serves as a time in which I evaluate myself. The sole purpose of the evaluation is to examine and check my character. While you may define character with one meaning, I see character as how a person acts out their […]

The four ‘Ds’ that should guide you

John Wooden said: “Many athletes have tremendous God-given gifts, but they don’t focus on the development of those gifts.” Who are these individuals? You’ve never heard of them — and you never will. It’s true in sports and it’s true everywhere in life. Hard work is the difference. Very hard work.” In Week 3 of […]

A soul beneath the helmet

“Hey, it’s Rashad Jennings!” exclaimed a small soft voice. “Can I have your autograph please?” the little boy asked. With no reservations, I immediately signed the program that he handed me. “Now, can I have your autograph?” I asked the boy. With a priceless smile on his face, the little boy replied, “Oh wow! Sure!” […]

Giving back to the place that gave me so much

Life is a book filled with many chapters of transitions, mysteries, laughter, and ultimately, reality. Within the “Chronicles of Rashad Jennings,” the chapters continue to unfold. As my life is revealing dreams, I want to give a big shout out to all of my fans and supporters. Your prayers and support are very much appreciated. […]