NBC: Dawkins “ecstatic about the next phase” in retirement

by TigerNet Staff - Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:40 AM

Brian Dawkins
Pos: S Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL (Raines HS HS) Years Played: 1992 - 1995

From NBC Sports:

“It’s something to be able to give back to different organizations, especially with kids,” Dawkins said. “I’m at peace with my decision. I’m very ecstatic about the next phase of this thing, doing some of the things that have been in my heart for maybe the last three-to-four years. This is what I’ve been doing, charitable things with different organizations, dabbling in a little coaching, a little broadcast work, if that comes to fruition, so I’m excited about that.”

Dawkins’ coaching will be at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where Brian DawkinsBrian Dawkins
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