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In this true, compelling account of perseverance and hope from Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll's assistant, a young journalist walks on to a top-ranked USC football team and, guided by his faith, shares God's love, launching him on an unexpected journey with an amazing outcome.Had anyone told Ben Malcolmson that he'd someday be a wide receiver on the national champion USC football team--after not playing football since an unfortunate fifth-grade Pop Warner experience--he would have called them crazy. As a reporter for The Daily Trojan, in the spirit of George Plimpton, he participated in walk-on tryouts for the team and was dumbfounded to find himself listed on the roster. His position on the team never amounted to much in a game-time contribution, but Ben felt strongly that his faith was inextricably linked to his purpose.
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Author, speaker, and mentor figure, Ben Malcolmson has been the Special Assistant to Coach Pete Carroll for the Seattle Seahawks for the past eight years. He first met Coach Carroll when he was a newspaper reporter for USC's Daily Trojan and then, three years later, accidentally earned a roster spot as wide receiver on the 2006 Rose Bowl Champion football team. After his one fairytale season ended, he became Director of Online Media for USC Football, where he created and managed the groundbreaking online presence for the Trojans as well as PeteCarroll.com and was a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated, The Associated Press, USA Today, and The Dallas Morning News. www.benmalcolmson.comFun facts:· Helped bring Chick-fil-A to Seattle with his friend Char after a video of their 13-hour road trip went viral.· Ran a 4:39 mile as a 15-year-old· Loves drinking a Coke a day· Has gone skydiving and bungee jumping· Volunteers with YoungLife, currently leading a group of 12th grade boys· Grew up in Dallas and has also lived in Chicago, Hartford, St. Louis, LA, and Seattle· Enjoys working out and participating in outdoor sports activities· Enjoys baking as a hobby (he makes a great funfetti cake) · Enjoys traveling around the country and world (has been to all 50 states)
