Dwight Kennedy Dwight Kennedy, 45 years old, from San Diego, was convicted of Possession of a Firearm and received 25 years-to-life under the California Three Strikes Act in 1999. As of the date of this interview, he was still awaiting his Prop 57 updated paperwork. Last season, he became the head coach of the San Quentin All Madden Flag Football team, and I caught him as he was about to begin his workout routine on the lower yard. AT: What keeps you focused as coach with the All-Madden team? DK: The young guys coming out to … [Read more...] about In depth with All Madden Football’s Dwight Kennedy
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Henderson hits a homer in San Quentin on her first pitch
Emily Henderson Emily Henderson, on her first visit to San Quentin State Prison to play softball, hit a 300ft home run into left field. She set a record as the first woman to ever hit a home run in softball at The Q. Henderson, a high school coach, said she came in to the prison because, “Any opportunity I get to play softball, I am there.” It was the first pitch to Henderson, the second batter in the first inning of the May 5 game against the Hardtimers, whose 28-7 victory was eclipsed by the homer. … [Read more...] about Henderson hits a homer in San Quentin on her first pitch
California NFL Draft Picks
National Football league OAKLAND RAIDERS 1st Round: #4 Colin Ferrell DE Clemson #24 Josh Jacobs RB Alabama #27 Jonathan Abram S Mississippi State 2nd Round: #40 Trayvon Mullen CB Clemson 4th Round: #106 Maxx Crosby DE Eastern Michigan #129 Isaiah Johnson CB Houston #137 Foster Moreau TE LSU 5th Round: #149 Hunter Renfrow WR Clemson 7th Round: #230 Quinton Bell DE Prairieview A&M SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 1st Round: #2 Nick Bosa DE Ohio State 2nd Round: #36 Deebo Samuel WR South Carolina 3rd Round: #67 … [Read more...] about California NFL Draft Picks
Did he really say that? Nick Bosa’s tweet about Colin Kaepernick
So, the #2 overall first round draft pick, defensive end Nick Bosa, as a high school student, supported then candidate Donald J. Trump. Is that bad? No, of course not. There are many people who supported then candidate Trump, who just wanted to see a change in the political environment in America. Let’s be fair, even if we disagree with his opinion, okay? We’re not ones to judge others, are we? Of course not. But, there’s that pesky tweet where he called Colin Kaepernick a ‘clown’. A ‘clown’? Because Kaep took a first amendment … [Read more...] about Did he really say that? Nick Bosa’s tweet about Colin Kaepernick
SQ Kings & SQ Warriors Round Up
SQ Warrior on tip-off game SAN QUENTIN KINGS SQ Kings records: 1-3 .250 4/22/2019: In the fourth game of the season, the SQ Kings loss to The Bittermen 60-54. The Bittermen were lead once again by Ryan “The Rifleman” Steer, who dropped 20 pts, and the Kings were led by Joshua “JB3” Burton with 13 pts. Slyvester hits game winning free throws in Kings victory 5/4/2019: With :05 remaining on the clock, and the score 65-63 in favor of the Kings, Charles “Pookie” Slyvester secured a Kings win by hitting two free throws, making the final … [Read more...] about SQ Kings & SQ Warriors Round Up
Throwback Pic from the Q June 1980 Handball Champions
Ronnie Acosta and Juan Gomez Ronnie Acosta and Juan Gomez … [Read more...] about Throwback Pic from the Q June 1980 Handball Champions
San Quentin A’s Season Opener
Lt. Sam Robinson receiving his Ahtletics’ jersey With 2 ceremonial pre- game pitches, one by an octogenarian, and a national anthem complete with the presentation of the Stars and Bars, the San Quentin Athletics opened their season with a 16-3 thrashing of the San Francisco Mission on 4/20/2019. “It feels good to get back to the game that we love,” said Branden Riddle-Terrell, veteran A’s player. “We’ve been training and doing off season work outs, it’s time for us to shine now.” Coach Mike Kremer brought his grandmother – who also … [Read more...] about San Quentin A’s Season Opener
Jack ‘Big Body Benz’ Benford Student Athlete of the Month
Jack Benford Jack ‘Big Body Benz’ Benford has been a sports staple at The Q since his arrival from CTF-Soledad in November 2011. He began his sports career at The Q with the All- Madden team. “All Madden Flag Football was kind of soft here,” Benford stated. “They played a more technical style due to them playing teams from outside. However, at Soledad, we played hard hitting flag football. Football, even with flags, still has the hitting element, and All Madden wasn’t really ready for what was coming from other institutions.” Benford … [Read more...] about Jack ‘Big Body Benz’ Benford Student Athlete of the Month
“The Facets of Markelle: Past, Present and Future”
Markel For the last several years, Markelle Taylor has become synonymous with the San Quentin 1000 Mile Running Club. Now that he has completed the Boston Marathon, and is off to conquer the world of competitive running, it seems like a good opportunity to reflect back on his legacy at San Quentin. Markelle was San Quentin’s finest runner during his time here, a prodigy who not only shattered all of the exist- ing distance running records, but also set high standards for the next generation of runners who will grace the Lower Yard at The … [Read more...] about “The Facets of Markelle: Past, Present and Future”
Shocking 3-0 victory for the Earthquakes
The Quakes scored their first victory of the season, crushing the Outsiders 3-0. On April 30, the Outsiders walked into the SQ field with a squad of 16 players for their second match of the sea- son. After being warmly welcomed, each team stretched as the coaches prepared their line-ups. Angel “Pinocho” Villa- fan said to the new players of the visiting team, “Don’t be scared of us. We are just teddy bears with tattoos“, which caused everyone to laugh. In the first 20 minutes, the Outsiders were hustling and began to play … [Read more...] about Shocking 3-0 victory for the Earthquakes