Football: Crenshaw duo receive academic scholarships to Fisk
Running back Jacob Knight and offensive lineman Isaiah Giddens helped Crenshaw win the City Section Division I championship in football this past season, but each also worked hard in the classroom. And they’ve been rewarded with academic scholarships to Fisk University in Tennessee.
Fisk doesn’t have a football team, so the football days are over for Knight and Giddens, but because they were dedicated in their studies, they will have the opportunity to go to college.
Knight was an All-City running back who’s played football most of his life.
“It’s really tough,” Knight said. “I was heartbroken. It was my life, but I couldn’t put all my eggs in one basket. I’m moving forward. I’m showing everybody football isn’t the only way to be successful in life.”
Knight said he intends to major in political science and aspires to be a lawyer.
“My message is that just because you don’t get recruited, it shouldn’t stop you,” Knight said. “Don’t give up to be successful. Instead, try to ameliorate your life.”
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