LITTLE ROCK— Derrick Coleman, running back from the University of California-Los Angeles, describes his excitement for participating in this year’s Players All-Star Classic scheduled for Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. in War Memorial Stadium. Coleman said “so far, so good” for his first trip to Arkansas. Coleman described the experience as being far different than what he’s accustomed to when it comes to playing with different conference players on the same team. Nevertheless, he’s pumped about a new game with new people. One thing Coleman said he’s looking most forward is establishing a good relationship and bond with his line, which he views as the foundation to playing a great game and adjusting to get better. Coleman not only adjusts during game time, but off the field as well while managing his hearing disability. Despite the difficulties at times, Coleman said he never allowed his disorder to get the best of him because it made him unique. With no hesitation, Coleman stated that his driving force is his family and chance. “The fact that I only have one opportunity that has the potential to affect my family and I for the rest of my life is powerful, and I’m ready,” Coleman said. Coleman shares, “A lesson that has changed my life is that the word can’t should never be in your vocabulary, when you want something you have to work harder than the next, that’s how I got here, and I’ll continue to push myself to go further to achieve my goals and dreams for my family and I.”
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