MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.  — Although they’re not tall and fierce like NFL superstars, the 150 children who attended the first Eric Dickerson Youth Football Camp learned to play like the pros.On July 21 and 22, children ages 7-18 were eligible to take part in hands-on instruction from NFL players at Camp Pendleton’s 11-Area Football Field.The two-day camp was part of the Eric Dickerson Foundation, which provides positive influences through youth sports, education and leadership. They build community partnerships with other non-profit organizations, schools and military services.“Childhood obesity is…

Tavon Austin (1) and Geno Smith (12) are on the watch list for the inaugural Pony Express Award.Eric Dickerson and Craig James formed the "Pony Express" in their SMU days, a dynamic duo that will forever stand as one of the best in college football history. Now the two are teaming up for the inaugural Pony Express Award, which will honor the top two- and three-player tandems from across the nation. According to the press release, the top tandem or trio will be honored for their "work ethic, desire, on- and…

Kassie Martinez expanded her athletic horizon last weekend during the second annual Judson Education Foundation Youth Football Camp. Martinez had previously confined her organized athletic endeavors to basketball and competitive cheerleading. However, the 12-year-old who'll attend Judson Middle School in the fall said she really likes playing football. The camp piqued her interest, even if she was a bit embarrassed to be the only girl participating.