T.O. calls in favors for A-list counselors
By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer

IRVING (AP) - Like many NFLplayers, Terrell Owens is running a football camp for kids this summer. Others, however, don't have the caliber of counselors Owens is bringing in.

Want to run faster? Former 100-meter world recordholder Maurice Greene will teach that.

Need life skills? Michael Irvin is expected to offer advice on how to avoid the mistakes he made; perhaps Adam "Pacman" Jones, too.

Considering he just signed a $34 million contract extension with the Cowboys, Owens certainly isn't doing it for the money - $195 per child age 7 to 17, for the two-day event, July 9-10.

Owens said he's simply doing it to become more active in the community.

"It's just something that goes hand-in-hand with my solidifying where I'll be the next four years," Owens said recently. "It's really just me giving back, part of what I'm supposed to do. ... I just feel like it's part of my duty. It goes with the Scripture - to whom much is given, much is required."

When Owens moved to Dallas in 2006, many fans still despised him for anti-Cowboys antics while playing for San Francisco and Philadelphia. Although he was productive that first season, his stats were overshadowed by an accidental overdose and squabbles with the coaching staff.

Owens responded with a record-setting season filled with praise for his positive approach. Team owner Jerry Jones reciprocated with the new contract, tying Owens to the team, and the area, through 2011.

When players host camps, they often invite teammates and other friends. There's usually a trade-off - you come to my camp, I'll come to yours. Owens has extended that open invitation to lots of people, which is why his guest list won't be settled until that first morning at Duncanville High School.

"For him? Yeah, of course," Greene said. "I'm happy to help."

The pair got to know each other through mutual friends. Now that Greene has given up on trying to make it to a third straight Olympics, he's breaking into coaching.