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Edgerrin James: Life after the NFL

Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James, left, helps his son Edgerrin, Jr. aka Jizzleman, 7, whith proper wide receiver form Sept. 18, 2012 at Vineyards Community Park in Naples, Fla. Edgerrin said he instructs Jizzleman and Euro, 5, not shown, proper football techniques Monday through Friday for an hour or more. Edgerrin said Jizzleman is most motivated by football and basketball and Euro enjoys soccer and track. Jizzlman hopes to be a quarterback but is drilled on wide receiver techniques because they help him to understand the position with greater depth.

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Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James, left, helps his son Edgerrin, Jr. aka Jizzleman, 7, whith proper wide receiver form Sept. 18, 2012 at Vineyards Community Park in Naples, Fla. Edgerrin said he instructs Jizzleman and Euro, 5, not shown, proper football techniques Monday through Friday for an hour or more. Edgerrin said Jizzleman is most motivated by football and basketball and Euro enjoys soccer and track. Jizzlman hopes to be a quarterback but is drilled on wide receiver techniques because they help him to understand the position with greater depth.

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  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James laughs after scoring against a camp coach Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla. James, one of the top college and NFL running backs of all-time, hosted his annual camp for youth. He will be enshrined in the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. James played for Immokalee High School, University of Miami, Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks. He is the 11th all-time leading rusher with 12,246 yards. He is eligible for the National Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James, left, helps his son Edgerrin, Jr. aka Jizzleman, 7, whith proper wide receiver form Sept. 18, 2012 at Vineyards Community Park in Naples, Fla. Edgerrin said he instructs Jizzleman and Euro, 5, not shown, proper football techniques Monday through Friday for an hour or more. Edgerrin said Jizzleman is most motivated by football and basketball and Euro enjoys soccer and track. Jizzlman hopes to be a quarterback but is drilled on wide receiver techniques because they help him to understand the position with greater depth.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A 6x6 foot mural of longtime girlfriend and mother of James' children, Andia Wilson, hangs on the wall Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla. Wilson passed in 2009 at age 30 from leukemia.
  • Edgerrin James makes his way to his Mercedes-Benz outside his offices Friday, Aug. 8, 2012 in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff From right, Edgerrin James talks with his daughter Edquisha 'Qui Qui,' 15, while family friend, and daughter Eyahna, 10, are seen Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla. James quizzes Qui Qui on law terms each week because he's supporting her choice to become a lawyer.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James laughs with his son, Edgerrin Jr. aka Jizzleman, Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff At his offices in downtown Orlando, Edgerrin James talks about his business Aug. 8, 2012. James, one of the top college and NFL running backs of all-time, hosted his annual camp for youth.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James drives car Aug. 8, 2012 away from the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp to his office in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James jokes around with the friends and staff members of his camp Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla. James, one of the top college and NFL running backs of all-time, hosted his annual camp for youth. He will be enshrined in the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. James played for Immokalee High School, University of Miami, Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin looks to pass while playing touch football with youth Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Malik Stover, 11, has water poured into his mouth by Derrick Wallace Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Rayquwon Denmark, 10, is hugged by Edgerrin James during a game of touch football Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff C.J. Brooks, 8, center, is stopped during a touch scrimmage game Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James looks on at his camp Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James picks players for teams during a friendly scrimmage at camp Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerin James shoots around with the youth of his camp Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James shows off the bar at his office while testing the sound system with an MP3 player Aug. 8, 2012 in Orlando, Fla.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff An Jacaranda tree is dedicated to Andia Wilson, father of James' children and longtime partner, is seen Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla. Wilson passed away from complications of myeloid leukemia in 2009.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James repeats to his son Edgerrin, Jr. aka Jizzleman, 'See. I told you they would score, I told you,' Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at Naples High School. The two faced off in regular season play.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Edgerrin James says goodbye to Evan Wilson and Evan's daughter, Andia, 10 months, at the end of the day Aug. 8, 2012 at the Edgerrin James Youth Summer Camp in Orlando, Fla. Evan would have legally been his brother-in-law had he married Andia, Evan's late sister. Evan named his baby daughter in honor of his passed sister.

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