Jay, here.

I’ve two quick reminders for you on Saturday. First, it’s time to “spring forward”. So, turn your clocks forward one hour Saturday night. Second, former Duck, Brett Favre teammate, and NFL All-Pro Josh Bidwell will be holding a book signing at the Moshofsky Center Duck Store in Eugene on Saturday, March 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Josh is a friend of DSN and I would encourage you to go to the book signing. He’s got a great story to tell. And with Brett Favre’s recent retirement, I’m sure he’s got some stories to share about that, as well. Plus, how often do you get to meet an NFL All-Pro player?

Here’s the news release from Harvest House Publishers:

Josh Bidwell, former UO football player, cancer survivor, to sign book in Eugene

EUGENE, OREGON—February 12, 2008—Former UO football player Josh Bidwell is a cancer survivor, husband, father, an NFL All–Pro punter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a man of deep faith. In 2007 he added yet another item to his list of accomplishments: author.

Bidwell, whose autobiography When It’s Fourth and Long chronicles his journey from testicular cancer to complete recovery, will be signing copies of his book at the Moshofsky Center Duck Store in Eugene on Saturday, March 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Autzen Stadium, MLK Blvd).

“I am very excited to finally get a chance to have a book signing in Eugene for the Oregon Duck faithful who have been a great encouragement to me for so long,” says Bidwell. “I hope to get a chance to see many of the people who have expressed interest in my story.”

Bidwell was living the dream—a blossoming career in the NFL, a loving and supportive girlfriend, and recognition. The good life was coming his way… and then the Big “C” came rushing in like a special teams blitz. Cancer. Make that aggressive cancer—right where it hurts a guy the most.

In his book Bidwell shares how, at 23 years old, he felt as if he were on the top of the world. A stellar college kicking career at the University of Oregon earned him a fourth–round NFL draft pick.

But everything seemed to fall apart at the Packers’ training camp when he received a diagnosis of aggressive testicular cancer.

Now Josh shares his gripping story of overcoming adversity and eventually becoming one of the NFL’s leading punters with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is a story filled with examples of a young man’s determination, commitment, and hard work that started at an early age and resulted in achievement both on and off the field.

From his insider’s view, Josh describes what life is really like in the high–pressure world of professional sports—and how he is able to maintain a vibrant faith in an often challenging environment. He offers an inspiring tribute to those who influenced him along the way, and he provides tremendous motivation to readers who seek to overcome their own adversity.

About the Publisher:
Harvest House is among the top ten Christian publishing companies, publishing more than 160 books each year and carrying a strong backlist offering more than 700 titles. Over 100 million Harvest House books have been sold worldwide through diverse distribution channels, and additional millions have sold in over 35 different languages.

You can also read the news release on Harvest House Publishers’ website.

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