COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jay Urich played a couple of positions for the Gamecocks during his career including quarterback and wide receiver.
But his role as the founder of Original Design is his most important role.
Original Design is a non-profit with a mission of providing opportunities for kids and teenagers and one of those opportunities took place Saturday at Heathwood Hall. Area kids ages eight to 12 were the beneficiaries of one of Original Design's camps which allowed the youngsters to spend their Saturday morning playing two-hand touch football, tennis, or basketball.
Getting the kids moving on a Saturday morning incorporates one of the cornerstones of Original Design. The organization emphasizes sports, health and faith in its playbook for the next generation as it hopes to provide role models for youngsters through mentoring.
Urich had a four-year career with South Carolina football before a shoulder injury ended his career. But his role as a mentor for area kids and providing them one-on-one attention at his camps will have a greater impact than anything he has done on the football field.