NEW YORK – October 25, 2012 – The Whistle, NBC Sports Network’s weekly series centered on kids, explores the world of sports from the football and soccer field to the basketball court and the realm of action sports in tomorrow’s episode. NFL players Joe Flacco, Russell Wilson, Vernon Davis, Josh Cribbs and Percy Harvin, along with the famed Harlem Globetrotters, skateboard star Ryan Sheckler and BMX Rider Anthony Napolitan, are featured in Friday’s show, airing at 4 p.m. ET. Highlights of the episode include:
· How I Do It: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco explains the hand off;
· Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson discusses memorizing playbooks and defensive back Earl Thomas talks about the toughest receiver to cover;
· San Francsico 49ers tight end Vernon Davis shares about competing with his little brother and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae;
· My First NFL Touchdown: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin recount their first NFL touchdowns;
· Denver Nuggets player Andre Iguodala talks about his nutrition routine;
· The Harlem Globetrotters give basketball tips on how to step back and create space;
· U.S. men’s soccer captain Carlos Bocanegra shares his favorite food, music and movie as well as his best-dressed teammate;
· Professional skateboarder and X Games gold medalist Ryan Sheckler talks about his skateboard set up;
· Dew Tour champion and professional BMX rider Anthony Napolitan gives advice on how to do the “X-Up” trick;
· St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinitis talks about life with his dad, the former pro wrestler “The Animal,”
· 16-year old Dylan Christie talks about how he creates his hockey videos on his site “Lefty Hockey Reviews.”
NBC Sports Network will air an episode of The Whistle every Friday at 4 p.m. ET. The Whistle covers the players, the fans, the training and the sports for kids.
