Thursday, January 11, 2007

Luke, Celebrity Rappers Double As Coaches During Youth Football Tournament

Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell continues to support local Miami youth via the National Youth Football League (NYFL), which the 2 Live Crew founder created to help guide troubled youths across the United States.
Campbell will present the 2nd Annual Battle of the
Stars Football Tournament in Miami from Jan. 25-28 at Curtis Park Football Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Like last year's inaugural
event, the 2nd Annual Battle of the Stars Football Tournament will featured teams coached by various celebrity rappers and athletes, including newcomers T.I., Rick Ross, Warren Sapp, Chad Johnson and Edgerrin James.
Coaches like Trick Daddy and Campbell himself will return to coach during the tournament for a second year.
The NYFL has partnered with The Orange Bowl Committee to help improve
computers, playing fields and facilities of participating members schools.
A portion of the proceeds of the NYFL's Battle of the Stars will go to the NYFL, which disburse the funds to various school programs.