Three members of the Bryant football team are involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each of them spends one hour a week with kids throughout the state that come from low-income families or are at-risk kids. They spend the hour playing games, helping their 'Littles' with homework, talking with them and being positive role models. "It means the world to me," junior offensive lineman Jeff Cohen said. "It has changed my life as much as theirs. There is no better feeling than having a positive impact on a child's life." Every spring, the kids are invited on campus the morning of the spring football game for a day of fun. Graduating seniors, coaches and alumni run the kids through a range of drills that include tackling dummies and field goal kicking. "The Bryant football players have made a huge impact," said site-based program manager Jennifer White. "The group of gentlemen who mentor with us from the football team are all very dedicated and show up with a positive attitude ready to have fun. They are flexible, which is impressive given their schedule, and will fill in with other students if their Little is not there."
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