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(L to R) Brian Richelieu, Amari Cooper, and Joe Rocha.
“The goal of the night was to make it feel like the players didn’t have to work,” said Ed. “They signed a few autographs and took some photos, but the goal was for them to have fun as well, which they did. They were having a great time.” Ed worked with Chris Lum at the Double-LL Steakhouse in Visalia to create a backyard tailgate theme. They even backed up Ed’s truck into his yard and filled the truck bed with ice, shrimp cocktails, and Coronas. The laid back environment allowed the players to have
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fun, relax, and get to know some of their fans on a personal level. Mack and Cooper, who were both first round draft picks and selected to play in the 2016 Pro-Bowl, may be young, but they are definitely players to watch in the next few years. Ed is grateful to sponsor such bright and promising players, and was thrilled to host them in his home. “The players actually drove three hours from the Bay area to come to the event, stayed from the beginning to the
To give the party a tailgate feel, Ed backed his pickup into the yard and filled it with ice, beer, and shrimp cocktails.
end, and then they drove all the way back that night,” said Ed. “They said it was one of the best events they’ve ever done, so that was really cool.” Ed even got a call from one of their agents the following week, who said the two players were raving about the event and what a good time they had. “I think the players and the guests interacted well and had a great time together. It was a really fun event for everyone.”
Khalil Mack and Jennifer Richelieu.