ballfan Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Bear Woods is the undrafted rookie Linebacker from Troy University. Some of you know him as the “white guy with the Dreadlocks”. I had a chance to talk with his whole family on Saturday (they all came up to practice). This is a fantastic group of people and after hearing about him and meeting them, it is hard not to pull for this kid to make the team. He is a former walk-on quarterback who became a star on defense for Troy. Some quick research reveals, his coach at Troy said, “Every member of his team considers him the emotional and spiritual leader”. His dad is a Pastor and could not be more proud of his son.I had to ask about the “Dreads”. According to his dad, “the first time he grew his hair out to support a family member with cancer”. Locks of Love is an organization that accepts donations of hair to make wigs for people suffering hair loss from treatment. His dad told me, “He asked his mom and I for permission to grow his hair out and of course we gave it to him. He grew it out and has donated it twice so far”.He was not drafted, but he was on the Falcon’s radar. He knew they were interested in signing him. He got the call immediately after the seventh round of the draft was finished. He wanted to be on the Falcons because he thought it was his best opportunity. He got a call from KC one minute later, but had already committed to the Falcons.The name? His uncle named him because as a child, he was into everything. “He is just like a bear cub.” and the name stuck. He is known for his intelligent and aggressive style of play at Linebacker, leading Troy in 2009 in Total tackles, Solo tackles and Tackles for Loss in spite of playing in 2 fewer games (A result of an appeal after receiving a medical red-shirt as a freshman). “They like his versatility. He might get an opportunity to play some fullback as well”. I wish him the best and look forward to seeing him prowling around the field in pre-season and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokifalcon55 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Thanks, that's a good story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyoshot Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Awesome story, hope he makes the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Awesome story, hope he makes the team.He is one of many I will be watching in preseason. I always pull for the underdog and this kid has that "walk-on" attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SEAMILL~ Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 He has the Biermann fire, he will make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel_Eyes Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 What an awesome story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vabchbirdlover Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Good story, But "Bear Woods"?. Bet he was teased a bit about that moniker growingup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fah_Q Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Good story, But "Bear Woods"?. Bet he was teased a bit about that moniker growingup I'm sure he was. I mean, is the pope catholic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 Good story, But "Bear Woods"?. Bet he was teased a bit about that moniker growingup Remember the "Boy names Sue" song? Maybe why he is so tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vabchbirdlover Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I'm sure he was. I mean, is the pope catholic? I mean really, i can see some of the vets getting on him now, hope the young mangot tough skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vabchbirdlover Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Remember the "Boy names Sue" song? Maybe why he is so tough!Let's hope so, I really can see some of those grisly verterans having their way with the lad verbally :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal Falcon Fan Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Good story, But "Bear Woods"?. Bet he was teased a bit about that moniker growingup And now at 6'1" and 245# I bet those jokes have all but disappeared, except from family and close friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B^rooklyn Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Kool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 So Bear isn't his birth name.I'm not happy about this development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative-Nancy Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 So Bear isn't his birth name.I'm not happy about this development.You're right. His real first name is Shytin. Middle innitial D.So they started calling him Bear.It would be cool to have Wolfe on offense and Bear on defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted May 9, 2010 Author Share Posted May 9, 2010 You're right. His real first name is Shytin. Middle innitial D.So they started calling him Bear.It would be cool to have Wolfe on offense and Bear on defense.I bet he's never heard that one, maybe you should ask? I bet he has practice explaining why it is NOT funny, just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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