Greenwood swims with the Sharks By: Andrea Dupper | Foghorn “If you’re interested in something, press the gas and go as far as you can.” said Carl Greenwood who on May 8 will graduate from DMC’s Physical Therapy Program and on May 10 will be playing defensive back for the Corpus Christi Sharks as they battle to improve their 2-2 standing in the AF2. Greenwood said the balancing act between school and practice and games is an advantage for him and that he’s become more disciplined on the field and in school. “I’m at the clinic from 8 until 5. I finish up and get on the field for practice and I keep myself up to speed.” Greenwood said. At 36, Greenwood has earned the nickname “old-school” from his teammates. “I hear them say ‘listen to old-school and it’s all good.’” Greenwood said he’s learned a lot from coaches around the AFL and NFL; he was nosey, and wanted to learn and develop into a solid contributor on teams. The home opener for the Sharks was a showcase for Greenwood’s talent. The game ended in 61-54 victory over division rivals the Rio Grande Valley Dorados. Greenwood was on the starting lineup and he and the rest of the defense frustrated a strong Dorados offense throughout the game. The Sharks’ win was the first in franchise history over the Dorados. Greenwood graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. During his time at UCLA, he played four seasons of football. As a freshman he earned the All-American and All-Pac 10 titles and after graduating in 1994, spent time in the NFL with the NY Jets and the Green Bay Packers from 1995-1997. From 1999 to 2004, Greenwood found himself playing for various teams in the AFL. He said he was interested in building his physique in the eighth grade and started developing his knowledge of the human body then. “I learned early on about genetics,” said Greenwood. He realized he was never going to develop the physique of a body builder so he fine-tuned his performance to track and football. During his football career, he noticed how happy the sports therapists were and how easy their job was. “I was brighter than them,” Greenwood said. “I’ve always wanted to help people.” Each day in the clinics brings excitement for Greenwood. “I am wowed by being able to help people regain their function… being a part of that… improving the physical performance of the human body.” After graduation, Greenwood will finish out the season with the Sharks. “I’ll continue to hold up my end… a solid contributor,” he said. His career as a professional football player will come to an end in July, pending playoffs, after which he’ll begin his career in San Antonio as a physical therapist. Greenwood graduated from Carol High School where he lettered in track and football. He is entering his first season with the AF2 and the first season with the Corpus Christi Sharks. |
Culinary Arts students feeling the pressure  
Jessica Kopycinski, above, watches intently as James Granger, right, judges
 Culinary students race to finish final projects, judged by area chefs. Clockwise from above:
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