Courtesy Photo | Nick Orr, a DeSoto, TX native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper Fidelis...... read more read more
CARSON, Calif. - Nick Orr is Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence; Selected to Play in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.
The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Now in its third year, the game will feature 90 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.
Orr, a defensive back from De Soto High School, DeSoto, TX, is among those selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The game will be broadcast on January 5, 2014, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. PST from The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
“I’m really excited that I have a future of playing football at Texas Christian University,” said Orr, Committed to Texas Christian University. “Playing there has always been a dream of mine and now I have reached it.”
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Orr in that they have more than outstanding athletic ability – they also exemplify youth leadership and are committed to building life skills both on and off the field.
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the culmination of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis Football Program, which also includes an All-American Selection Tour. Through the program, the Marine Corps purposefully engages with well-rounded student athletes to share leadership lessons that will enable future success.
“Training with the Marines is Hard,” said Orr. “It shows how mentally tough they are. You have to be tough to play football, but football doesn’t have anything on them.” He added that is going to take mental toughness back with him, along with have a better character, respect and everything that he Marines do.
| Date Taken: | 01.03.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.03.2014 12:24 |
| Story ID: | 118804 |
| Location: | CARSON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | DE SOTO, TEXAS, US |
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