Who is jordin sparks father football

Pop star Jordin Sparks is no stranger to sports. Her father, Phillippi Sparks, played in the NFL for nine seasons, and her brother also plays football. The "American Idol" winner enjoys being active on the field and being a fan on the sideline. Tell us about your relationship with sports growing up. Jordin Sparks: From ages 1 to 10, I didn't really understand it. I didn't start becoming obsessed with football until my dad's last year in the league, and then I was so sad when he retired.

But I love football. My weekends are booked. Football is first, then basketball and then everything else. What sports do you play? JS: I played softball and basketball growing up. I really wanted to play football but both parents said no. I was mad for a second, then got over it. Now, just because I'm tall doesn't mean I can play basketball.

I was waaaaay better at swinging a bat. What was your response when you first heard about this? JS: I looked at my friend and I said, "Reeeeeally?!?!?!? I turned 21 in December, so I'm not completely grown up yet but I'm not a little girl anymore.

Just in that in-between stage. The song is everything I have ever heard a woman say. I loved this song for me and every young lady, girl and woman to be able to feel empowered in being female.

JS: Oh geez Timberwolves: Wes Johnson. Colts: [Peyton] Manning. JS: I honestly don't see much about women's sports unless they are making it to, say, the World Cup final. I'd like to see more coverage, personally. What advice has he given you about how to handle yourself in the spotlight? JS: He always said, "Do your best and always work hard because there's always going to be someone coming up behind you wanting your spot.

Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Tua helps Dolphins to win after Brissett injured. Miami Dolphins. Four players ejected after Gobert, Turner tussle. In fact, if you're a long-time Sun Devil football fan, you're probably familiar with Jordin's father. Because of her dad, Sparks said the Giants are her second-favorite team -- but like the Sun Devils, the Cardinals are No. Sparks' life took a detour when she won a small talent-show competition known as "American Idol" in when she was just 17 years old.

That accolade propelled an incredible music career that includes a Grammy award and multiple national top hits. But if all that hadn't happened, there's a good chance she would have followed in her parents' footsteps by attending ASU.

Actions Facebook Tweet Email. But in addition to Cardinal red, the year-old pop star also bleeds Sun Devil maroon and gold.