There was a lot of hype about, 'Oh, Ring can't play football. His dad's a basketball coach. He needs to stick to that,' ... There were rumors about that going around. But I just felt like I had to come out here and prove myself and prove that Ring isn't just a basketball name. Ring can play football, too.
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I've coached at Kennedy for a long time and I think we'll have to wait a while to watch a player have the type of season Rashad had here this year. He's special.Jim Ring
His leadership on and off the court has been outstanding and his ability to play big in every big game that we've had just speaks volumes for his ability to play the game.
Jim Ring
I just think that maybe he saw that this was his last go-round and his last chance to leave an impression on people as to how good a basketball player he was.
Jim Ring
I like the way we're playing. We have an identity to what we do. What I was looking for was the effort. As long as the effort was there, you take whatever happens. I think time just ran out.
Jim Ring
I just played basketball as a kid, ... I wasn't supposed to play football.
Jim Ring
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