JTB: I'm thinking of Noah these days -- he truly is a great person. His involvement in community charitable activities is impeccable. His service to people in need is comparable to his very kind and quiet spirit. Since last weekend, I've been keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.
Given name is Noah Scott Herron
Last name is pronounced HAIR-un
Nicknamed 'Lil No-No'
Born in Milwaukee
Single
Attended Mattawan (Mich.) High School
Rated one of the best running backs in the Midwest by PrepStar as a senior
Member of the Detroit Free Press Top 25,
also received all-state honors from the Associated Press
As a senior, missed his first three games with an ankle injury
but recovered to rush for 842 yards (8.3 avg.) and 19 touchdowns
Ran for 5,544 career yards and 92 touchdowns,
helping team to 26-4 record during his tenure
Also averaged 20 points per game for the state's fourth-ranked basketball team,
additionally lettered in track and baseball
Very active in community service,
gave talks to several schools and businesses over the 2006 season
Co-hosted a golf tournament in June along with Dave Rayner
that raised money for victims of child abuse and their families
This past Super Bowl weekend,
visited a Navy ship with several of his teammates
Also made a similar trip to visit troops at Fort Wainwright,
a U.S. Army base in Fairbanks, Alaska in early March
Participated in the Green Bay Packers Fan Fest
and Green Bay Packers Draft Party
Helped unload trucks for Wisconsin food pantries
as part of Campbell's Chunky Soup's annual "Click For Cans" contest
Enjoys cooking, especially soul food, having learned the trade from his father and grandmother; hopes to pursue a culinary career after his NFL playing days
Would also like to get into sports broadcasting; co-hosts a weekly radio show on WTCX-FM
Before achieving success as an athlete at Northwestern,
worked in an engine parts factory for Ford Motor Company
Also enjoys dominoes, ping pong and bowling,
having participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity-Bowl-A-Thon;
has also played in the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game
Names 24 as his favorite television show
Residence: Green Bay
Courtesy: PACKERS.COM
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