{"id":39695,"date":"2019-09-20T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=39695"},"modified":"2019-09-20T15:00:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T20:00:47","slug":"tsd-rangers-football-team-receives-special-message-from-peyton-manning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2019\/09\/20\/tsd-rangers-football-team-receives-special-message-from-peyton-manning\/","title":{"rendered":"TSD Rangers Football Team Receives Special Message from Peyton Manning"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact: Gabriel Cardenas<\/strong>
\nPhone: 512-462-5372<\/strong>
\nEmail: Gabriel.Cardenas@tsd.state.tx.us<\/strong><\/p>\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

PEYTON MANNING HAS SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOOTBALL TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 18, 2019 – Austin, Texas \u2013 Yesterday, the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) Rangers football team received a surprise message from NFL great, Peyton Manning.<\/p>\n

In a congratulatory video message to the TSD Rangers football team, Manning announced TSD would receive $10,000 from Riddell for new sports safety equipment, including head protection.<\/p>\n

Manning\u2019s message says \u201cwe are honored to recognized the coaches and players at the Texas School for the Deaf for your contribution to the game, especially in the heart of Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was impressed to learn how your team, through innovative coaching and a unique style of play, was able to take the head out of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat, Manning said, is practicing Smarter Football.”<\/p>\n

In TSD\u2019s application for the Riddell Smarter Football grant earlier this summer, coaches explained how new equipment would strengthen the school\u2019s commitment to player safety.<\/p>\n

Chosen as one of only ten school across the country to receive the Riddell grant, TSD superintendent, Claire Bugen, shares in the school\u2019s excitement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are absolutely thrilled to receive this special message from one of America\u2019s greatest quarterbacks himself, she said.<\/p>\n

The Riddell Smarter Football Grant will help us ensure that our players are safe on the field. The next TSD Rangers touchdown will be dedicated to Riddell and Manning.\u201d<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is the oldest continuous operating public school in Texas. Educating deaf and hard of hearing students of Texas since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information about the Texas School for the Deaf, visit www.tsd.state.tx.us.<\/p>\n

ABOUT RIDDELL\u2019S SMARTER FOOTBALL GRANTS: For winners who reflecte a collective effort from team personnel and players to remain steadfast in their commitment to player safety, personal and team development, community service, and advancement of the sport, on and off the field, Riddell awarded ten US schools grants of $10,000 for sports safety equipment. For more, visit: https:\/\/smarterfootball.riddell.com\/.<\/p>\n