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REGINA — Is it cooler to be a professional football player or an Olympic bobsledder? “They’re two different things,” says Johnny Quinn, a former Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver and a member of the United States’ 2014 Olympic bobsled team. “Walking into Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football, having my first reception on Monday Night Football — what a special moment. And walking in the opening ceremony, representing the United States, wearing the red, white and blue, competing on Olympic ice — what a special and unbelievable moment. “They’re different but both still so special.” Along with playing for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, the University of North Texas alumnus suited up for the Buffalo Bills and helped the Riders win a West Division title in 2009. read more: http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment/Quinn+enjoying+sporting+life+after+football/9982732/story.html
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Here’s a local connection to root for in the Winter Olympics: Former McKinney and UNT wide receiver Johnny Quinn. Last weekend he was selected for the U.S. Bobsled team. Quinn, UNT career’s receiving leader with 2,718 receiving yards, made the U.S. Olympic team as one of three push athletes for driver Nick Cunningham. Read more: http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/johnny-quinn-star-receiver-at-mckinney-and-unt-is-again-a-late-bloomer-in-a-sport-this-time-bobsledding.html/ PS how cool would it be for Johnny to get a gold medal!
