Terrific story on Karan Higdon. Please read.
November 6th, 2017 at 10:28 PM ^
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November 6th, 2017 at 10:46 PM ^
Why would bringthewood, a member for over 8 years, downvote this post? I wonder if he/she cares to explain.
November 6th, 2017 at 10:48 PM ^
...always wanted Issac to be the man.
November 6th, 2017 at 10:59 PM ^
just like watching the world burn. And negging.
November 7th, 2017 at 1:01 AM ^
November 7th, 2017 at 5:43 AM ^
Some people just want to shoot the messenger no matter what the message is.
November 6th, 2017 at 10:54 PM ^
Thanks for helping to steer him to UofM, MM14.
Stay healthy and keep on rollin Karan!
November 6th, 2017 at 10:58 PM ^
I loved this comment posted after the article (I checked the Googles, Diane Bassett is indeed a teacher at Riverview):
I think I speak for all of Karan's former high school teachers, when I say what a joy it was to have Karan as a student in class, and how much we looked forward to our Friday night football games. Karen was an excellent role model, studying for tests while on the bus, and in the weight room awaiting his turn on the equipment. We're so proud of the young man he has become, and we're always excited to see him excel on the field for Michigan. We look forward to his visits to Sarasota, and hope he remembers...once a Ram, always a Ram! Now we say, Go BLUE!
November 6th, 2017 at 11:26 PM ^
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November 7th, 2017 at 5:40 AM ^
I lived in Sarasota from early 2011 until 2014 with a woman I had been dating. We lived close to downtown.
Never have I witnessed such a chasm between the haves and the have-nots in a community.
This is a special kid, with a special mother.
Congrats, Karan.
November 7th, 2017 at 8:35 AM ^
November 7th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
Please expand. Karan and his mom?
November 7th, 2017 at 9:02 AM ^
Who does that shit?
November 7th, 2017 at 9:15 AM ^
Thanks for sharing!
November 7th, 2017 at 9:42 AM ^
I live in SRQ and remember Karan well. My wife teaches at Sarasota High, Riverview's rival and he killed us 4 straight years. My son plays with his cousin on the SRQ JV team and Karan is a regular at his games (bye weeks anyway). Great article btw and very accurate which is rare. Newtown and surrounding area are like the worst parts of Detroit. Kids growing up there just have no shot. So sad.
November 7th, 2017 at 10:42 AM ^
November 7th, 2017 at 11:04 AM ^
A) This is a great post, and thanks for sharing.
B) I LOVE this line
"He runs harder than everyone else because he has bigger goals and bigger dreams."
I would like to hang this up in my office, so every student I teach understands what it takes
November 7th, 2017 at 11:04 AM ^
A) This is a great post, and thanks for sharing.
B) I LOVE this line
"He runs harder than everyone else because he has bigger goals and bigger dreams."
I would like to hang this up in my office, so every student I teach understands what it takes
November 7th, 2017 at 11:05 AM ^
Next goal for me is to not double post...
November 7th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
Good kid grows up in tough environment, becomes a star -- in 3,000 words.
November 7th, 2017 at 2:42 PM ^
November 7th, 2017 at 4:02 PM ^
also another affirmation of the importance of a stable/supportive home life and family (and in Karan's case...his family and extended family)
...the dude deserves a win (or two) against OSU - beginning in 2 1/2 weeks - make it happen!!
November 7th, 2017 at 6:22 PM ^
Great kid. I'm happy for Karan and the success he's having.