Meeting Greg Zuerlein

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Edgar

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro placekicker Greg Zuerlein visited the optometry. Greg was there for a private meet and greet with patients of the practice.

Greg has worked extremely hard throughout his career and has risen to become a star player, as well as a fan favorite. Not bad for a former sixth round NFL draft pick who attended the University of Nebraska Omaha and Missouri Western State. From two small football schools all the way to kicking in Super Bowl LIII, where Greg recorded the only points in the game for the Rams.

Greg enjoyed the small meet and greet, most of whom were Rams fans. I wish him nothing but success for the rest of his career.

Meeting Ryan Leaf

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Edgar

Former San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf stopped by the Optometry Practice. The end of the year visit consisted of an eye exam and eyewear.

Ryan was a standout at Washington State which led to him being selected as the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft. He was second only to Peyton Manning. Ryan didn’t live up to the hype as a top draft pick and is considered one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history.

After Football, Ryan’s life got a bit out of control with a substance abuse issue which ultimately led to him serving time in jail. He has since turned his life around and is now helping other individuals battle their own addiction issues. Ryan is currently a Transcend program ambassador, an organization dedicated to helping people live sober lives.

Even though Ryan is one of the biggest busts in NFL history, it was still nice having him at the office and I want to wish him the best with Transcend. You can read more about Ryan’s current organization by clicking on the link below.

Transcend Recovery Community

Facts about Ryan

Attended Washington State.
1997 First-team All-American.
1997 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year.
Second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.

Meeting Hunter Henry

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Edgar

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry came by the optometry practice. This was Hunter’s first visit to the office for an eye exam.

Hunter was a stud coming out of the University of Arkansas where he won the prestigious John Mackey Award in 2015 as the nations top tight end. He was drafted in the 2016 NFL draft as a potential future replacement for Antonio Gates. After a few seasons under his belt, the worst happened when Hunter suffered a torn ACL during the spring. More than likely it’s an injury that’s going to sideline him for the rest of this season.

Hunter is keeping his spirits high and is working hard to make a strong comeback. I want to wish Hunter the best on his return to the playing field.

Facts about Hunter

Full name is Hunter Mark Henry.
3x All-SEC.
2015 John Mackey Award winner.
Drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft.
2016 PFWA All-Rookie Team.

Wikipedia

Meeting Pharoh Cooper

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Edgar

Los Angeles Rams return specialist Pharoh Cooper stopped by the optometry practice. This was Pharoh’s second stop by the office in the last few months. This visit consisted of him picking up additional eyewear and doing a small meet and greet with patients.

Pharoh played his college ball at the University of South Carolina, also know around these parts as “the other USC.” He made a name for himself in 2014 and 2015 where he received All-SEC honors.

Last season Pharoh had his best year in an NFL uniform and was selected to the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl. I want to wish him the best in the upcoming NFL season.

Facts about Pharoh

Attended the University fo South Carolina.
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
2x First-team All-SEC.
2017 First-team All-Pro.

Wikipedia

Meeting Natrone Means

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Edgar

Former San Diego Chargers great Natrone Means came by the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu. The former star running back was in town all the way from North Carolina for some obligations and decided to stop by the office for some new eyewear.

Dr. Liu and Natrone go back many years. They have both known each other since Natrone was still in an NFL uniform and has been getting his eyes checked by Dr. Liu for over a decade now. Natrone enjoyed the visit and will go back to North Carolina in style with some new eyewear.