Former Canes CB Antrel Rolle gives back…

Check out some recent ink on former Miami Hurricanes cornerback and current Arizona Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle. Another feel-good story about an NFLer doing right and in this case another Cane giving back to the community.

On Tuesday South Dade High’s weight room was renamed “The Rolle Room” thanks to a $30,000 donation from the 26-year old superstar.

“I think it’s a great motivator,” said Rolle. “When they come in and see fresh new weights and those pictures of me up there as someone to inspire them, maybe that will help them to keep their eyes on their prize as far as where they want to go.”

For those wowed by Rolle’s random act of goodness, it should be noted that this isn’t the first time he’s stepped up to the plate. Prior to this recent donation, $4,000 was given to Southridge athletic director Harvey Clayton Sr. for new football uniforms. Before that, Rolle’s foundation gave three South Dade High seniors and six Homestead High seniors $2,500 scholarships.

Manny Navarro also pointed out in his blog that Rolle made this commitment to give back with former teammate and long-time friend, the late Sean Taylor. Random, quiet acts of kindness was their modus operandi.

Now it’s a challenge Rolle is taking on alone.

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