Former Bowie standout Michael Griffin, who now plays professionally for the Tennessee Titans, had his jersey retired before the game of the ‘Dawgs win over Akins.

Griffin’s jersey number 42 was retired despite the fact that Bowie was officially the visiting team versus the Eagles because of timing of the Titans scheduled week off.

“This is my bye week so this was the only time I had a chance to,” Griffin said.

“Unfortunately we are the visiting team but we are still playing at Burger Stadium and this is where I played, at so this seemed like the right thing to do at the right time.”

He was a two-year starter for Bowie, as a running back and a defensive back. He was All-State Class 5A honorable mention award recipient his senior year. He was the District 25-5A MVP while rushing for 1,181 yards and 11 touchdowns his senior year. He was also on both the basketball and track and field team in high school.

When he graduated he went on to play at the University of Texas before being drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Titans.

Griffin was very honored to be able to come back and to have his jersey retired.

“Man it’s a big honor, especially since they have been doing real well they only lost one game so far, “Griffin said. “I’ve been hearing a lot of good things whether its through Instagram or Twitter, and I continue to keep up with the team. I talk to Coach (Jeff) Ables regularly, it’s a good time and I get to be around where it all started for me.”

Griffin was accompanied by his immediate family including his parents and his children on the field when Ables handed him his jersey.