AAMU's Second Annual Mathis Camp a Resounding Success

NORMAL, Alabama  - Former Alabama A&M football standout and current Indianapolis Colts All-Pro defensive end Robert Mathis, returned to his roots Saturday as he hosted the second annual Robert Mathis Football Camp in Louis Crews Stadium.

Mathis welcomed over 150 North Alabama area children, ages 9-17, to a free day of football fun.

Among the former Bulldogs returning to the A&M campus was Carolina Panther defensive tackle Frank Kearse.

"Graduating and playing at Alabama A&M, I want to establish something here," said Mathis, who grew in the Atlanta area and graduated from McNair High School.

"I'm excited to be back. The kids had a great time and enjoyed the festivities."

Mathis stated he and the current football Bulldog coaching staff coached the kids in a number of football drills and techniques, but he said there's one thing he considers the single-most important thing he hopes the youngsters take from the camp.

"Camps like this are important to these kids. The coaches out here are guys I played with, and coaches who coached me so these kids can learn some things now and not develop bad habits," mentioned Mathis. "They can use what they learn leading up to high school and beyond."

More than 100 fans were in attendance at Louis Crews for the annual event.

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