GET TO KNOW: Anttonio Brown, DB, Virginia University of Lynchburg
AKA: Tonio / Brown Badger
Grade You Started Football: 6 ½ years old, 1st grade
High School: Parkdale High school (Riverdale MD.)
Position/Positions: RB, Wr, C, S, LB
College: Virginia University of Lynchburg
Position/Positions: FS/SS/Nickel Back
Jersey Number: 2/22
Football Mentor/Inspiration: Ray Lewis, My Mother, My Father
Favorite Slogan: Talent is what you have Effort is what you give.
Proudest Football Moment/Memory: Winning The Super Bowl with my youth football team “Watkins Hornets” (SE Washington Dc). Also being nominated for the 2011 USCAA Academic All American Team
Funniest Football Memory: Dancing in the End zone after I scored my first touchdown ever, all because I see people dance on TV.
Favorite Food: Fried Chicken, Mac n Cheese, Broccoli with a nice Kale Salad.
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Football Philosophy: Football builds character and it also helps you with the game of life, which builds integrity, self-discipline that will also help you succeed because you look at things much more different.
Game Superstitions: Praying to God Almighty for having the opportunity to play this sport. As well as listening to the Ray Lewis Madden 13 intro.
Goals/Aspirations for 2014-2015: Completing College, Graduating with Honors, and having and opportunity of playing in the National Football League
Career Goals: Graduating with my Master Degree. Also giving back to the community and change as many kids’ lives as possible where I grew up.
Favorite Football Team: Washington Redskins/ Baltimore Ravens
Player You Model Your Game After: Sean Taylor/ Ed Reed
Who Will Win The Super Bowl: Baltimore Ravens
Favorite Down Time: Coaching youth kids Baseball/Football and spending time with my family.
What Would You Want College Football Fans To Know About You: That I have a passion for the game of football, and every Saturday I play with a chip on my shoulders representing my school, family, friends, and each and every one who had a positive impact on my life. I also enjoying spending time with kids and changing their lives the same way all my coaches changed my life in my child hood and today. Playing Football is a privilege, which is something that I never took for granted because not everyone has that opportunity to play this game.