La Bomba Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 DeMarre Carroll weighs just 212 pounds, but he would sign up for offensive line duty if his profession suddenly became football. The Grizzlies' rookie doesn't put a lot of stock in size and physical gifts. He's about hustle and heart. Carroll's grit didn't go unnoticed over the past several weeks. The 6-8 Birmingham native, capable of playing both forward positions, shined so much during Grizzlies training camp that he earned the fifth-annual Don Poier "Pride of Training Camp" Award. An unscientific, team-wide poll made Carroll the pick. Shane Battier, Lawrence Roberts, Hakim Warrick, Stromile Swift and Marc Gasol are past winners of an honor that's not sanctioned by the team, but is intended to distinguish the player who best displayed consistency and growth on the cusp of a new season. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/oct/25/rookie-carroll-wins-training-camp-award/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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