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Friday, February 8, 2013

Torrey Smith Talks Healthy Habits at Chase Elementary

The Ravens wide receiver appeared as part of an NFL program encouraging fitness for children.

Chase Elementary School students thought they were getting a "very special" NFL rally on Purple Friday. It turned out they didn't know how special. A group of purple-clad fifth-graders at Chase were the first to find out as they gathered for a late breakfast of cereal and milk, and they were joined by Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith. Smith, a former Terp fresh off the Ravens' win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, had breakfast, then spoke to the entire student body at Chase about fitness and nutrition. "Anytime I get the opportunity to go to any elementary school, even family and friends, I'll go out and hang out at the school all day," said Smith, who added he was "honored" to appear at Chase. The appearance was …

Pat Foster

8:11 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013

Torrey Smith should be an inspiration to kids for how he was raised and how he helped with his younger siblings. He helped with homework and made breakfast for them. He is a credit to all for his life outside of Football as well as on the field!   more ›

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