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Drew Neitzel, 22, Michigan State basketball standout. Neitzel credits much of his success to his father, Craig Neitzel, 49, the man who has spent countless hours shooting hoops with him in the driveway. Craig Neitzel coaches basketball at West Michigan Lutheran High School.
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Shooting hoops, teaching lessons
No other person has had a bigger impact on my life then my dad. He has been there from day one, pushing me, encouraging me, and teaching me how to become a Christian man. Not only on the court but off the court he has taught me that the only way to get what you want in life is to outwork everyone and to be the best you have to sacrifice a lot of things.
My dad did not want me to only be successful as a basketball player, but also as a student and a man. My dad and I have spent countless hours together in the gym since I was a little kid, working out and traveling around the country driving all day and all night to numerous camps and tournaments for me. Everyone says they can imagine how hard I worked and the sacrfices I made to get to this point, but there are only two people in this world that know: My dad and me. He has taught me the game of basketball and the right way to live my life, never letting me become satisfied with my success and constantly pushing me and motivating me to become better.
I would not be where I am at without the sacrifices my family has made for me not only my dad, but also my my mom, Linda and my sister, Erin. I can't thank my dad enough for the opportunities he has given me to pursue my dreams as a basketball player. Still to this day, my parents have never missed a game of mine, which means the world to me to have their support everytime I play.
I can't express enough how thankful I am to have a dad that will do anything in the world for his son to give him the best opportunity to succeed in life.
Thanks Dad, this is for you because you deserve the glory not me.
- Drew Neitzel
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RIDE TO CUREDIABETES
I did it! 105 degree and 105 miles in Death Valley in 1 day. But it's nothing compared to what my wife and daughter do daily dealing with Type 1 diabetes.
I'm riding to raise awareness, to raise $$, but, at the end of the day, I'm riding so some day someone can say to my daughter...
"Ellie, when we were kids, what was it you had again?"
...and so I ride.
October 17, 2009
http://ride.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=rideCentral.personalpage&riderID=8694
I loved Drew before this, but this just shows how much character the guy has.
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RIDE TO CUREDIABETES
I did it! 105 degree and 105 miles in Death Valley in 1 day. But it's nothing compared to what my wife and daughter do daily dealing with Type 1 diabetes.
I'm riding to raise awareness, to raise $$, but, at the end of the day, I'm riding so some day someone can say to my daughter...
"Ellie, when we were kids, what was it you had again?"
...and so I ride.
October 17, 2009
http://ride.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=rideCentral.personalpage&riderID=8694
Looks like he might be cutting into Idong's minutes next year... Have seen dad on TV, never looked that tall to me.
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I absolutely love that they hate him (). Somebody needed to come in, crack the whip and look Michigan in the face and say get bent. He did that and I love it.
Drew sounds like he's got his head screwed on straight.
he's a very nice person if u talk to him. i've heard stories about him being a big jerk, but i've met him a few times and everytime he has been very nice to me.
Drew is another example of how Izzo not only recruits great basketball talent, but quality individuals. And that makes for a team and a program that all Spartans can be proud of. What a perfect way to cap off Fathers Day with Drew's tribute to his dad. Great stuff!
Kudos to Drew on recognizing what his family has been through to help him succeed, although I bet every dad on this board would be proud to have their child write something like this about the time spent together.
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GR Press: Happy Fathers Day from Drew Neitzel
). Somebody needed to come in, crack the whip and look Michigan in the face and say get bent. He did that and I love it.
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