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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott finds off-field mission
9:10 AM CT
Todd Archer
ESPN Staff Writer
FRISCO, Texas -- As Dak Prescott has gained acclaim during the Dallas Cowboys' 5-1 start, the rookie quarterback has laid low in regard to off-field endeavors, but he could not turn down this opportunity.
Prescott has teamed up with Buffalo Wild Wings and their Team Up For Kids mission that helps raise money for local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Last week Prescott helped renovate a field at the Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club with new bleachers and scoreboard and even threw some passes in a flag football game.
“To use my platform to be able to be inspiring and motivating means a lot,” Prescott said. “If I can change just one kid’s life, I did my job.”
Prescott’s willingness to help began in high school. As noted in this Ian O’Connor column from last week, Prescott made sure an autistic team manager, Kyle Brister, was celebrated after his final game, with the players carrying him off the field.
“It wasn’t like he was part of the team, he was a part of the team,” Prescott said. “It’s something I’ll remember the rest of my life.”
And he hopes to have a similar lasting impact with this venture with Buffalo Wild Wings and the Boys & Girls Club.
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Welp, I officially have a man crush.
9:10 AM CT
Todd Archer
ESPN Staff Writer
FRISCO, Texas -- As Dak Prescott has gained acclaim during the Dallas Cowboys' 5-1 start, the rookie quarterback has laid low in regard to off-field endeavors, but he could not turn down this opportunity.
Prescott has teamed up with Buffalo Wild Wings and their Team Up For Kids mission that helps raise money for local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Last week Prescott helped renovate a field at the Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club with new bleachers and scoreboard and even threw some passes in a flag football game.
“To use my platform to be able to be inspiring and motivating means a lot,” Prescott said. “If I can change just one kid’s life, I did my job.”
Prescott’s willingness to help began in high school. As noted in this Ian O’Connor column from last week, Prescott made sure an autistic team manager, Kyle Brister, was celebrated after his final game, with the players carrying him off the field.
“It wasn’t like he was part of the team, he was a part of the team,” Prescott said. “It’s something I’ll remember the rest of my life.”
And he hopes to have a similar lasting impact with this venture with Buffalo Wild Wings and the Boys & Girls Club.
________________________________________
Welp, I officially have a man crush.