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Mendenhall talks recruiting, Gridiron Kings

By Jared Zwerling
ESPNRISE.com

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Rashard Mendenhall has come a long way since appearing starring as a senior at Niles West (Skokie, Ill.) back in 2004. Five years later, he's a running back for the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. We caught up with Mendenhall to discuss the Champion Gridrion Kings, his high school playing days and life in the NFL. ESPN RISE: What advice will you give to the players at the Gridiron Kings? Rashard Mendenhall: One of the more important things is decision making. A lot of guys have that ta ...

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