New Video: Kili Bowl Highlight
Yes, the long-awaited highlight is here. I apologize for the wait, it has been a busy summer! Something to Note – The film seems a little short because it was a gritty 17-7 battle with very little “sportscenter” plays to find. Also, our team’s camera batteries were very low in Africa so I couldn’t capture the entire 3rd quarter because it was charging. Nethertheless, I hope you enjoy the highlight film! Song is “Red Nation” by Game featuring Lil Wayne.
Kili Bowl Teaser 2011 from Mountain Beach Productions on Vimeo.
I thought this would be something cool to post as well. Above is a Teaser video created by Mountain Beach productions. This was made by the professional Video specialist who documented our trip. Word is that once the full thing is completed, it will be sent to Discovery Channel, Travel Channel & many Tanzanian outlets.
Back On the Web!!
Hello and Greetings from Tanzania!!
We have moved to a new hotel that doesn’t offer free wi-fi 
But i found a good deal but only got it for an hour at a price! So this will be a quick post!
The Game
Video
Sights and Sounds from the Kili Bowl
*Game Highlight film will be posted after the Trip!!*
Photos
Victory in Arusha!
Me & C-Seegs after the game
The Pikes are here! *Including alumni
Catching up with some kids afterwards
The Safari
Video
A great adventure with many great sights and lunch with the monkeys! Check it Out!
Photos
What a great sign
The Safari Crew
There are the Giraffes!
Whats up Monkey!
Toucan Sam!
Just Chillen with the Tusks!
Close-up!
Elephants at the water hole
The Service Projects
Video
Comin soon…
What a life-changing experience. Each of us went to 6 different locations to build homes, schools, fields, etc… Here’s what my group experienced.
Photos
Will be posted tonight
Day 3: Story, Clips & Pics
A Sole Story…
A present to Barracka
Today we held our second day of Youth camps to the 500 children of Tanzania. During the Linebacker drills, I met a 16 year old boy named Barracka. He was one of the biggest 16 year olds I have ever seen…Which made me notice his large size of feet. When I was talking to him about his shoe size, he told me the struggles of trying to find shoes that actually fit him. He said that his shoes (Original size 14) were either 10′s or 17-18′s. Yet he has been running around playing sports with shoes that don’t even fit his foot. Right then and there, I asked for him to try on my shoe, “Perfect fit” he said. When I told him that he could keep them, he looked stunned. He couldn’t believe that I actually gave him my pair of Nike Running Shoes. If you know me — I LOVE shoes. So in my mind, I didn’t care about giving them away because 1. i know How terrible it is to not wear shoes the same size, and 2. I consider myself lucky to even have one pair of shoes so it was the least I could do.
Video Speech
Here’s a little funny video. Coach C asked me to welcome the boys and girls of Tanzania to the Youth Clinic. I got them pretty fired up!…Enjoy!
Looking Good in the new kicks!
Video #2: First Day in Africa & Youth Clinics
Video #2 – First Day in Africa & Youth Clinics
Another Video! This one’s a little longer and has got some great video footage. We’re having a blast so far! 
The Day included organizing 500 Kids in a Youth Clinic and then visiting schools & orphanages.
Song is “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan feat. will.i.am & David Guetta
Pictures
Working the Linebacker drills!
Everyone's excited for some Football!
A future Peyton Manning...Love it!
Tweets
We’re only just beginning!!!
- Cam
Video #1: Traveling & Tweets
Video #1 – Traveling
Little video w/ music to give some visuals of our travel these past 2 days.
Music is “New World” by Nas, samples “Africa” by Toto.
Want to follow the action?
#DrakeFbAfrica
Now it’s off on our journey! Keep checking back!
- Cam
New Video: A Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Here’s a Thank You to those who have provided us with gifts!
Adidas
Younger Optics
48 Hours Until Liftoff
The Trip is upon us!
We are now less than 48 hours away from departing Minneapolis to embark on our journey!!
News Articles
- USA Today Article
- Des Moines Register Spread, 5/14/11
- Drake football going the distance for ‘Kili Bowl’ – Kitsap Sun
- Global Kilimanjaro Bowl Uses Social Media To Share Unique American Football Experiences In Tanzania, GoDrakeBulldogs.com
- Coming Sunday: Drake Athletes bring goodwill, football to africa. – Des Moines Register Blog
- Global Kilimanjaro Bowl (Part 1) – Andy Kossak, Examiner.com
- Part 2 – Kossak
- Tanzania Article “TTB bracing for first ever American footbal game”
- Tanzania Article pt. 2
- “TZ fans brace for rare” – The Citizen, Tanzania
Videos
IRIS in Iowa: Community Service
Tweets
Unfortunate News…but good for the blog!
Some unfortunate news to give, I dislocated my shoulder during our Spring game 2 Saturday’s ago.
I thought I might be able to be healthy and ready to play in the Kilimanjaro Bowl, but that’s not the case
However, I still will be able to make the trip and climb. SO this means I will have more time to post on this blog!
I’ll have videos and photos of our practices, community service, game, and climb daily!
Keep checkin back in! 10 DAYS
New Video: Drake Fball Talent Show Entry
Late pass on this one, but here’s the video I made along with Dan Clinton for the 2011 Athlete Talent Show at Drake. Unfortunately, the Football team did not win for the second straight year. This year, we even added a live dance on stage after the video (Not included).
Oh well…Next year I guess. Check it out though!
It’s Heating Up!!!
With less than 30 days left until our departure…The weather is not the only thing Heating up.
This week, our team finally had it’s biggest outburst of media sources about our trip.
Here’s what came out this Week
- We are featured in this month’s issue of ESPN The Magazine
- NBC 9 News Story (Colorado’s News Leader)
- The Sports Network
- Small Des Moines Register Piece
We are excited about our trip and hope the good word keeps on spreading!!!
Peace & Love,
Cam
Spring Break/Spring Football
Bros in the Bahamas
Spring Break
It was a long two days coming back to school from Spring Break. Walking around the gloomy streets of Des Moines make you really appreciate your Spring Break destination! Along with seeing family, I got to enjoy my trip with some friends. Below the post are Photos from my trip to the Bahamas.
Spring Ball
Spring Football practice starts tomorrow, and our team is pretty pumped up. Our theme for the 2011 season was revealed Sunday night and it makes perfect sense to be associated with our team – “Climb to the Top”. Along with climbing that Mountain in May, we need to climb to the top as a team to win a championship. This is a theme that our team will focus on each and every day and take it one step at a time.
Africa Trip Update
It has been reported that our Global Kilimanjaro Bowl game on May 21st will have a Live TV Broadcast! I will have a new post about it when more details emerge.
Keep Checking back in, Hope everyone had a good break!
Cruise Ship Dock
Our Cruise ship looking out onto the ocean
I was the victim in a sand-burying!
Always up for some good water polo action!
Check Me Out!