stillers4me
05-28-2012, 10:40 AM
It’s been one month since Toney Clemons joined the Steelers’ congregation, a local kid with big dreams primed to make the most of an opportunity with his hometown team.
On April 28, he was introduced to Steeler Nation, a promising young receiver with a wide smile, thoughtful personality and suddenly, one foot in the NFL door.
In a matter of hours that day, he gained more than 1,000 Twitter followers, his cell phone flooded with texts and calls, his popularity spiked.
In the weeks that followed, Clemons signed a contract, attended rookie camp and organized team activities and learned he’ll wear No. 11 if he makes the team.
One would think the whirlwind was life-changing for the Valley graduate...............
read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/1858555-85/clemons-toney-camp-rookie-steelers-team-mckillop-pick-round-valley
On April 28, he was introduced to Steeler Nation, a promising young receiver with a wide smile, thoughtful personality and suddenly, one foot in the NFL door.
In a matter of hours that day, he gained more than 1,000 Twitter followers, his cell phone flooded with texts and calls, his popularity spiked.
In the weeks that followed, Clemons signed a contract, attended rookie camp and organized team activities and learned he’ll wear No. 11 if he makes the team.
One would think the whirlwind was life-changing for the Valley graduate...............
read more @ http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/1858555-85/clemons-toney-camp-rookie-steelers-team-mckillop-pick-round-valley