Feb. 20, 2008

From Wednesday's Richmond Times-Dispatch...

A chance from Santa
Christmas Eve letter invited UR's Shields to prove himself to the pros

By John Packett (Richmond Times Dispatch) | Full article

When he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second game of the year, Arman Shields wasn't sure if he would get a chance at a professional career.

So when the University of Richmond wide receiver got an invitation to attend the NFL's scouting combine in Indianapolis this week, he was ecstatic.

"When I got that letter on Christmas Eve, that was all I needed for Christmas," Shields said. "I almost jumped through the roof. I couldn't believe it. It was certainly a blessing.

"I'm very thankful for it, and I'm going out there and show them what I can do. It's what I've been working for my whole life."

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