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Geneva's Pat Schiller on Cover of New York Times Magazine
Schiller's uncle, Charles Siebert, writes about "The Hard Life of an N.F.L. Long Shot."
In case you missed it, yes, that guy on the cover of the Nov. 21 New York Times magazine is none other than Geneva's very own Patrick Schiller. The cover story, titled "The Burden of Dreams—Hanging on to the fragile hope of an NFL career," was written by Schiller's uncle, author and NYT contributing writer Charles Siebert, and it's a wonderfully told tale of The Hard Life of an N.F.L. Long Shot. We all know Schiller's story, from Geneva Viking to Northern Illinois University standout linebacker, to his selection by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL draft. But we don't know about the struggle to get there and the sacrifices and tough times his family went through. This story is nothing short of excellent. It's 13 pages of online reading, …
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Paul G. Gay
6:02 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Just read the NYT Magazine article and thought I'd check Pat's status. Godspeed Pat. Loved following you through NIU days (what a season they're having!!!), and will keep you in my prayers as you work your way to that full-time signed status you are earning. Stay focused! more ›