Calkins: He’s a combat veteran who used to think he was dumb. Now he’s graduating from Memphis — with honors.
Eric Daniels, a combat veteran, is one of 2,759 students who will receive a diploma from the University of Memphis Saturday, May 10. (Courtesy Eric Daniels)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Eric Daniels is a combat veteran who once failed sixth, seventh and eighth grades. He’s also one of 2,759 students who will receive a diploma from the University of Memphis Saturday.
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