J. Ofori Agboka isnt just climbing the ladder of success, hes moving up by leaps and bounds.As the current human resources director for the General Motors Co. North America manufacturing strategy and global manufacturing staffs, Agboka attributes much of his professional success to lessons learned during his two years on the football field at Louisiana State University.I thought I would be a doctor, a car designer or a professional football player, he recalled. When I was in 10th grade, Detroit Lions football player Jerry Ball, who lived in my neighborhood, gave me some advice Ill never forget. He said, For every player in the NFL, there are 100 starters who dont make it. You must have a plan B.He graduated in December 1998 with a degree in psychology.Id do it all over again, he said. With classes in the morning, stretching regimens at noon followed by warmups, drills, studies and meals, you had to manage your time wisely.Agboka took the importance of teamwork he learned as a college athlete into the business world, starting his professional career at GM.As a human resources leader, you truly appreciate the concept of a team, he said. You have to know your role, and to understand that everyone on the team has the same objective. Someone is always depending on you to play your position well.In 2010, with multinational experience in his professional portfolio, Agboka landed his dream job as the human resources director of global design, a role that allowed him to work with innovative car designers around the world. By 2013, he was globetrotting again, moving to Zurich to assume the role of HR director for Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe.Agboka returned to Michigan a year later and assumed the position of GMs human resources director for U.S. sales, service and marketing. He stepped into his current role this past April, and was recognized as a 2016 Automotive News Rising Star for his increasingly influential efforts as a young executive leader, mentor and champion for organizational excellence.Ive had great mentors encourage me to stretch and take on more than I might have thought I was capable of, he said. Im just looking forward to the next challenge and getting to the next level, whatever it might be. Youve got to play the game today to get to the Super Bowl tomorrow.To read the full story on Agbokas journey, click here. Jalin Marshall Jersey . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. Darryl Roberts Jersey . The team says the Spain international has a muscle pull in his right leg. Barcelona hosts third-division side Cartagena in the return leg of their round-of-32 tie after winning their first meeting 4-1. http://www.cheapjetsjerseyselite.com/?tag=cheap-austin-seferian-jenkins-jersey .C. -- Al Jefferson joked that he feels he can score from anywhere on the court. Bryce Petty Jersey . LOUIS -- Roman Polak was celebrating even before Alexander Steen scored the winning goal in Saturdays 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Jamal Adams Jersey . -- On the field, it was business as usual for Jameis Winston and No. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Jim Carter birdied the final three holes for a 6-under 66 and the second-round lead Wednesday in the PGA Tour Champions qualifying tournament.The 55-year-old Carter had an 8-under 136 total on Disneys Magnolia Course. Hes playing Q-school for the fourth year in a row after finishing 47th on the money list.First-round leader Scott Parel (72), Skipp Kendall (70) and Jose Coceres (71) were tied for second.ddddddddddddThe top five finishers will be fully exempt and Nos. 6-30 and ties will be get associate membership and will have access to event qualifying while bypassing pre-qualifying. NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys From China NFL Jerseys From China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys NFL China Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys ' ' '