Anthony Henry

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From Ft. Myers News Press:

Anthony Henry, entering his sixth season in the NFL and his second with the Dallas Cowboys, returned to his roots Thursday night, speaking to the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

The 1997 graduate of Estero High hopes to raise money  $450 covers the cost for one child  so that Lee County student-athletes can attend FCA summer camps.

To help Henry's cause, you can send a check of any amount to: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, FL 34109.

"The whole point of this is to raise money so that kids can experience something different," Henry told the crowd at First United Methodist Church in downtown Fort Myers.

Before the Outback Steakhouse dinner, Henry talked to The News-Press.

What are your thoughts on the outspoken Terrell Owens joining the Cowboys?

I've met him before. I like him. He brings a different aspect to our team, to the caliber of our offense. He's going to bring some fans. His attitude has been great the whole time.

How come you're not in the news like he is?

I don't make enough noise.

What's it like playing for coach Bill Parcells?

He's great. He challenges you. He works to get the best out of you. The good thing about it for me was playing for coach (Joe) Hampton, and coach (Lee) Peters in basketball, in high school and then having coach (Jim) Leavitt at college (the University of South Florida). They're all like that, too. Coach Parcells has coached Hall-of-Fame guys. He's been to Super Bowls. He's won Super Bowls. We've had good conversations about what's expected out of me.

You're a cornerback. Who are the toughest wide receivers to cover?

Chad Johnson. Of course, Terrell Owens. Steve Smith. Terry Glenn. And although I didn't match up with him, Marvin Harrison. Those are the guys who stick out in my mind the most.

Doesn't Chad Johnson talk a lot out there?

Yeah, but he does it in a fun way. I love all that stuff. Those celebrations are fun. And he's not disrespectful to the players.

Last season, you returned an interception for your first touchdown as a Cowboy. Why no wild celebration then? (The highlight video showed Henry pointing up toward the heavens and then running to the sideline.)

I don't have any kind of structure to my celebrations.

How big of a highlight was that interception return?

The funny thing is, I gave up a touchdown in the same game to (Cardinals wide receiver) Anquan Boldin. It wasn't in my mind that I had to make up for that. And then, later in the game, I pulled my groin and had to miss four games. Talk about going from low to high to low.

This offseason, I worked as hard as I've ever worked.

You tied a team rookie record with 10 interceptions in 2001 while playing for the Cleveland Browns. Does that still stick with you as a highlight?

For me it does, because I feel like I was part of something special. That year, we led the league in interceptions

[E.T.]

A Great BULL ... Thanx for the post.

The 1997 graduate of Estero High hopes to raise money  $450 covers the cost for one child  so that Lee County student-athletes can attend FCA summer camps.

To help Henry's cause, you can send a check of any amount to: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples, FL 34109.

Every little bit helps.