Why is Valdes-Scantling hyphenated?
Why is Valdes-Scantling hyphenated?
Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a Chief! “My last name is hyphenated because I took my stepdad’s last name — the Scantling,” Valdes-Scantling said. “He’s been a part of my life since I was a baby. He’s my role model.
Why do so many black athletes have hyphenated last names?
Hyphenated names are also common in African culture where names can be derived from family history (see Pops Mensah-Bonsu) and in Hispanic culture where the mother’s name is included in the family name (see David Diaz-Infante).
Who is the tallest person on the Packers?
This year it’s massive Caleb Jones, an undrafted rookie from Indiana who at 6-8 7/8 is by far the tallest player on the Packers’ roster. Jones is not the same player as Nijman – he didn’t test nearly as athletic as Nijman coming out of college.
What happened Valdes-Scantling?
Impact Valdes-Scantling was battling an illness during practice this week, but he was ultimately cleared from the injury report prior to Sunday night’s tilt.
Who is the tallest NFL player WR?
WR: Harold Carmichael, 6-foot-8 At 6-foot-8, Harold Carmichael may very well be the tallest player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Forget Randy Moss or Calvin Johnson, this dude would’ve been a cheat code if he were in Madden today.
Is MVS a slot receiver?
He became more of a factor on short and intermediate routes, and while it was a very small sample size, according to PFF ($$), he was one of the most efficient slot receivers last season by yards per route run—not to mention that he has the trust and confidence of Aaron Rodgers.
