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A good life: Ute football player shares good fortune with family
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Dear Interesting | 1:44 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Those are the words of Shaky, not the writer. Try comprehending the story, you
will enjoy it much more.
What a marvelous story. Congratulations to this young man. He shows character and class. Hope he is successful on and off the field.(except the BYU game)
What a marvelous story. Congratulations to this young man. He shows character and class. Hope he is successful on and off the field.(except the BYU game)
Great story | 1:59 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
It's nice to see people making something of themselves, even if they do
play for the Utes...
Keep up the great work Shaky and Anthony, you're a wonderful example!
Keep up the great work Shaky and Anthony, you're a wonderful example!
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uakicker | 4:37 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What a bright future both these young men have! Whether it's football at
the next level or taking on life's everyday tough challenges, I would sure
want them on my team. Best of success to both of you and thanks for such an
inspiring story.
Anonymous | 6:02 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Great story. Thanks for sharing.
Courageous | 6:12 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
I think Shaky and Anthony are amazing and courageous. They are an inspiration
to others and I wish them the best of luck.
Nice to know | 6:29 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
That sports can have a positive impact in our lives. I get tired of all the bad
things happening in sports. Go Shaky we will being cheering for you.
Welcome | 6:48 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Great story. Glad to have you as a Ute!
Enter name@interesting | 6:49 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
While the statement may not be factually correct, in comparison to the Baltimore
neighborhood they came from, it is figurally correct.
Anonymous | 6:53 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Sounds like Anthony's got some decent footbal skills himself. Maybe
he'll suit up as a Ute in a few years too.
Great story though. And to "Interesting", If you think that the foothills above SLC are comparable to inner city Baltimore, perhaps it is you who needs to get out more.
Great story though. And to "Interesting", If you think that the foothills above SLC are comparable to inner city Baltimore, perhaps it is you who needs to get out more.
WSU Wildcat | 7:22 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What a great story! Thanks for including such a wonderful inspiring positive
article in your paper. These individuals and organizations that support him and
his family are truly hero's. Note to editor...I believe that if media
could include more of these kinds of stories, people would have a better opinion
of media coverage and subscriptions would increase.
Great Read | 7:23 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
As a die hard cougar fan I will be cheering for Shaky
Wow... | 7:30 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
...great story! Fabulous story!
You gotta have so much respect for people who work hard to improve themselves and help others, regardless of the situation.
Shaky did a great job last Saturday at running back, in a touch situation when Eddie Wide went down.
Kepp working hard, guys, and things will turn out well for you!
You gotta have so much respect for people who work hard to improve themselves and help others, regardless of the situation.
Shaky did a great job last Saturday at running back, in a touch situation when Eddie Wide went down.
Kepp working hard, guys, and things will turn out well for you!
Amazing... | 7:30 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What an Amazing story! Wish the Best to the both of you and keep up the great
work! Go Utes and Go Rams!!!
Wow | 7:42 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
I've had it easy.
Dennis | 7:48 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
A great story about a man who has overcome adversity to climb the ladder of
succes. I hope and pray that reaches his goal.
Bear Laker | 7:52 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Great young men. I'm glad they came to our state and I hope they get lots
of support fron us Utahns.
I'm not a Yoot fan but I root for all the people that overcome adversity regardless of who they are or play for.
I'm not a Yoot fan but I root for all the people that overcome adversity regardless of who they are or play for.
Very Cool Story | 8:13 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
From a loyal Cougar fan, good luck Shaky!
Flyin' Ute | 8:18 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Good Work Shaky!!! I'm cheering for you bro.
Texas Ute Fan | 8:20 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Keep up the good work Shaky....Off and on the field.
Uplifting | 8:20 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What a terrific story and great example Shaky is to his little brother, his
entire family, and all of us!
Good luck to both brothers!
Good luck to both brothers!
DRLL | 8:21 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
We so much about the negative side of college athletics -- so many athletes
abuse the privileges they are given. So it is absolutely wonderful to read
about a young man who it making the most of the opportunities he is given. It
makes us remember how much of a positive influence college athletics can really
have in our society. Thanks for sharing the story.
BYUShakeyfaninMD | 8:26 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
I wonder if interesting ever has been in the Baltimore projects. While SLC
certainly has its share of bad elements, it doesn't remotely compare to the
area from which Shakeya and Anthony hail. What an inspiring story..thanks to
the author and my hat to Shakey for doing the right thing. Good luck and what a
great future for you and your family.
Good Stuff | 8:30 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Great story. I wish both these brothers the best of luck.
Great Story | 8:30 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
It's a story like this that should be shouted from the rooftops. Giving
hope to anyone who comes from a rough neighborhood and background. And showing
those who come from priviledge what it means to suceed, for yourself and
others.
Great to have you here at the U!
Great to have you here at the U!
Amazing story! | 8:32 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
I wish the best for you and your entire family! It's great to be able to
cheer for inspiring people on and off the field! I hope they feel at
"Home" here!
salt lake | 8:40 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
The very first comment was correct, the writer needs to get out more. Great
story (THE BOY'S STORY), but shamefully told. That simple.
Chuck | 8:48 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
It appears it truly is all about family and support. Shaky credits his family
and extended family for their influence and support. Rules, high expectations
and involvement are apparent in the references he makes to his youth. Home truly
must be a refuge, no matter where you live -- especially in tough surroundings.
Anonymous | 8:49 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
No crime, violence, gangs, or drugs in Salt Lake City?!?!? Well, I'm glad
it's at least better than LA.
MadMax | 8:52 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
This is a great story!
Shaky has already succeeded in life. I hope he gets his degree and tells his story to all who will listen. It will provide motivation for others to follow in his foot-steps. This example goes beyond partisanship and athletic rivalry. It is truly uplifting in every sense.
By the way to 'Interesting' if you have been to Baltimore in Shaky's neigborhood you'd understand why he feels the Foothills of SLC are safe and wonderful. You need to look at his statement in comparison to that violent and unsafe atmosphere. SLC is very far removed from a major inner city environment and is very safe in comparison.
GO SHAKY!
GO UTES!
Shaky has already succeeded in life. I hope he gets his degree and tells his story to all who will listen. It will provide motivation for others to follow in his foot-steps. This example goes beyond partisanship and athletic rivalry. It is truly uplifting in every sense.
By the way to 'Interesting' if you have been to Baltimore in Shaky's neigborhood you'd understand why he feels the Foothills of SLC are safe and wonderful. You need to look at his statement in comparison to that violent and unsafe atmosphere. SLC is very far removed from a major inner city environment and is very safe in comparison.
GO SHAKY!
GO UTES!
Lina | 8:52 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Another cougar fan who is cheering to this young man and how he shines off and
on the field.
Great story - we need to see more of these. Stories such as this one touches the heart more than all the stimulus and government-sponsored programs to get "teens and others" off the street. Great support system.
Great story - we need to see more of these. Stories such as this one touches the heart more than all the stimulus and government-sponsored programs to get "teens and others" off the street. Great support system.
Thanks | 8:55 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Thank you for such an inspiring story. Shaky and Anthony are great examples for
all of us to follow. Keep it up guys!
...and GO UTES!!!
...and GO UTES!!!
Georgian | 8:55 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
I've been a Cougar fan my whole life, and I wish we had Shaky because he
encompasses what the Y football program tries so hard to be. Best of luck Shaky!
chandevry | 8:57 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What well manored, hard-working, level headed young men...and handsome too! Good
luck in all you do. This is a great story! We're very glad to have you in
Utah.
Awesome... | 9:02 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Glad to have them as a Ute and Ram. Hopefully little brother will stay with the
Rams even when Shaky is done at the U. Maybe Anthony will earn a scholarship to
play for the Utes. He sounds like a 'little Shaky'.
Coug fan | 9:08 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
It is amazing what an inspirational story can do. Coug and Ute fans agree on a
story. If you find a way to negativly comment on this story, then you have
serious issues or work for D. News competitor and want to take away business.
Congrats to this family, 99.9% of us Americans can't say we have had nearly
as difficult of a life. The best of luck to this family who proves that there
are still great people in the world.
Baltimore | 9:10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
You people that say the writer needs to get out more have no clue what you are
talking about. I have been to Baltimore and Salt Lake's gang and drug
probleems do not compare to it.
Anne | 9:10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What a great young man and what a wonderful example to all of us! It is great
to have Shaky playing for the University of Utah and I wish him all the best!
Also good luck to his younger brother, Anthony. What a great family!
To those who are criticizing the writing of this piece, you are sadly missing the point. You must be the kind who when looking at a rosebush can only see the thorns.
To those who are criticizing the writing of this piece, you are sadly missing the point. You must be the kind who when looking at a rosebush can only see the thorns.
lynn | 9:13 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
WAY TO GO SHAKY!! And for all you detractors...Salt Lake has its problems, but
anyone who compares SL to a rough Baltimore nieghborhood is just showing their
ignorance. Those commenters should try living one week in the Bronx, Harlem,
or...yes, even parts of Philadelphia and Baltimore. Believe me, Shaky knows what
he's talking about.
THANK YOU, SHAKY! | 9:21 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
You are an inspiration to our family! Thank you for being so grateful, positive
& determined. You are a wonderful brother. I hope my children will better
appreciate what they have because of your story. Don't give up!
Sally | 9:24 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What a great human interest story. I think Shaky is a wonderful young man to
take on the responsiblity of a younger sibling in order to give him a better
life. I hope it works out for both of them. They sound like a great team. So
many young people, trying to better their lives, end up making just one mistake
and it all goes away (drugs, pregnancy, dropping out of school). Shaky avoided
all that and is now helping his brother. I'll be rooting for both.
sick of midnight critic | 9:25 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Does the Midnight Critic (who always has to have the first comment of the day)
EVER say anything nice??? You are so contentious, you take the sunshine out of
everything. No wonder you can't sleep! Have a nice day!
Thanks for doing this story | 9:26 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Shaky, you are the man. I'm inspired by the life you and your family lead.
Good luck to you and to Anthony in all you both do!
These are the kind of stories that are out there and that should be shared by news outlets more often.
These are the kind of stories that are out there and that should be shared by news outlets more often.
Go Utes | 9:46 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Great Story, Have we signed the brother yet? He sounds like he could be just as
good.
Amazing! | 9:53 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Shaky and Anthony, way to go! We are all so proud of you! You guys are
amazing! Keep working hard!
Shauna | 10:10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
What a remarkable young man and family. Accolades to all of them. And what a
heartwarming story; so refreshing for a change. With more stories of these
experiences, it would re-energize our alliegence to America. Way to go, Shaky;
you make us proud!
JenniferUtefan | 10:11 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Thanks for sharing that story Shaky and Anthony. You have an amazing
family...keep it up! You're an inspiration to us all...if we all helped
eachother as much as you guys seem to, things would be so much better. Thank
you again for sharing!
a real man | 10:16 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
this article on shaky shows us a terrific example of how a real man acts. he
has excelled in the face of adversity and taken responsibility for his brother.
i hope shaky and his family always stays connected with the UU-family.
Highland Ute | 10:18 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
I know both Fish aka Anthony and Shaky they are both cool guys that have been
way fun to be around keep it up boys.
Go Rams
Go Utes
Go Rams
Go Utes
Utah Fan | 10:23 a.m. Sept. 29, 2009
Knowing more about Shaky and his life experiences and successes will make his
success on the field that much more enjoyable to watch. We'll be cheering
our hearts out for you Shaky! Go #1!!!
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