"If you ask me how I want to be remembered, it is as a winner... A winner is somebody who gave his best effort, who has tried the hardest they possibly can... who has utilized every ounce of energy and stregth within them to accomplish something. It doesn't mean that they accomplished it or failed, it means they've given it their best. Thats a winner." - Walter Payton







Saturday, February 19, 2011

Payton and his Jackson days

Jackson State University is historically known as a black university founded in Jackson, Mississippi in 1877. So jsutigers.cstv.come states.  This was where Walter Payton was a two time first team all american in the years of 1973 and 1974 where he ran 3,563 yards and scored 66 touch downs, with that saying he set the NCAA scoring record with 464 points. "He set a Southwestern Athletic Conference record for most points in a game and led the nation in  scoring in 1973 with 160 points." hall of fame .
At Jackson state he was a four year starter where he set nine school records, and was getting votes for getting the heisman trophy.  Walter chose Jackson because he was following his older brother Eddie, and wanted to be close with family.  Also at Jackson State this is where he got his nickname that everyone and anyone knows him as "Sweetness" granted no one knew his nickname till he started to play for the Chicago Bears.  Walter Payton kept his number 34 from Jackson State, and now that jersey is retired at both Jackson State and for the Chicago Bears.

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7 comments:

  1. katers313February 22, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I really like this blog because it deals with the best RB in history and the lay-out you have for it. I really like the picture with the quote under it. As far as the latest blog post, great information about Walter and where he went to college and all his sucess he had at Jackson State following his brother!

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  2. CarlaFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Great blog! I really like the design and info you have. Just remember to check grammar and spelling. Maybe add some current player and coach opinions on Payton if you can, just to see how his legacy lives on. Other than that, good job! Looking forward to reading more.

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  3. Hunter JamesFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I like it, because I like Walter Payton. haha It seems a bit confusing with the hummingbird background, but I like the content. Just proofread before you post.

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  4. Liz22February 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    You really know a lot about him! I like that you talked about his past and everything. Good job

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  5. PlanteFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I enjoy how you talk about his past, other than just with the Bears. Just proofread over your information and maybe change the background color to blue or orange.Good job so far!

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  6. Alex StavigFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Good blog, I enjoyed reading it. Some of the stats you have posted I didn't even know about. Watch for spelling errors.

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  7. Anne PetersenFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Good Blog! You should give your opinion about what you think about him because I feel like I could read this anywhere. Other than that good job!

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