With a 3-yard gain, South Carolina State running back Joe Thomas Sr., the 55-year-old father of?Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Thomas Jr., fulfilled his dream Saturday.Joe Sr. took the field in a 32-0 victory over Savannah State on senior day as the oldest walk-on running back for South Carolina State, where Joe Jr. played from 2010 to 2013.With 4:34 remaining in the opening quarter, Joe Sr. took a handoff and gained 3 yards. He finished the game with four carries for minus-1 yard rushing. Afterward, the team presented him with a game ball.?I felt like a hero, said the native of Blackville, South Carolina. It was certainly one of the happiest days of my life. I always wanted to play college football and I finally got the chance. And I thank South Carolina State, coach [Buddy] Pough and the entire coaching staff and my teammates for the opportunity. I had been waiting 36 years.I always said, Never give up on your dreams. Keep driving forward and dont listen to other people. Its a great day for me, but I must admit, I didnt think my situation would generate so much attention and so much positive response.His son was scheduled to be on the Packers team plane headed for Sundays game at Washington.I am a little worried, Joe Jr. said Friday. I know his body might be a little fragile. Im going to try to get the coach not to run him on one of those stretch plays. Im going to try to get him to run straight downhill.Joe Jr. has been with the Packers since 2015.He said his father was an entrepreneur in South Carolina with a construction company and a training facility until the recession wiped out his business. Four years ago, his father decided to pursue a degree -- hes studying engineering -- and revive his athletic career.Joe Sr. had been practicing with the scout team.Its been crazy for me, Joe Jr. said. I never thought youd see a 55-year-old running back. Im just proud of him. He made his mind up to do something and stuck to it.ESPN staff writer Rob Demovsky and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Stitched Hurricanes Jerseys . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged. Carolina Hurricanes Pro Shop .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. https://www.cheaphurricanes.com/ . -- Derrick Rose shook off poor shooting early to hit clutch shots late and Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 104-95 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Hurricanes Jerseys 2021 . - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his teams use of the wildcat formation, saying "it makes you look like a high school offence. Hurricanes Jerseys 2020 . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line.PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay will continue his rehab assignment Tuesday with the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws. The 36-year-old hasnt pitched since May as he recovers from shoulder surgery. In his first rehab start with the Gulf Coast League Phillies, Halladay alllowed three runs and six hits while striking out four and walking three in six innings.dddddddddddd He also pitched in a simulated game prior to his rehab start. Before getting hurt, Halladay pitched in seven games for the Phillies this season, going 2-4 with an 8.65 ERA. ' ' '