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A real football hero

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by forever_town, Sep 2, 2009.

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  1. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    I didn't see this on either of the first two pages of this forum, so my apologies if this is a d_b:

    http://mississippistate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=983337

    I hate the cavalier use of the term "hero" for athletes. However, this kid is definitely a hero.
     
    forever_town, Sep 2, 2009
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  2. imjustagirl

    imjustagirl Active Member

    Great story, f_t. Thanks for sharing.

    Amazing. I can't even comprehend that feeling, or the ability to think on one's feet.
     
    imjustagirl, Sep 2, 2009
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  3. KYSportsWriter

    KYSportsWriter Well-Known Member

    Awesome story.
     
    KYSportsWriter, Sep 2, 2009
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  4. verbalkint

    verbalkint Member

    Quote lifted, without comment. (None needed.)

     
    verbalkint, Sep 2, 2009
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  5. NoOneLikesUs

    NoOneLikesUs Active Member

    That's some James Bond level shit right there.
     
    NoOneLikesUs, Sep 2, 2009
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  6. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    What a great kid. Thanks, forever.

    I smell an Oprah appearance.
     
    Ace, Sep 2, 2009
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  7. TheSportsPredictor

    TheSportsPredictor Well-Known Member

    Impressive young man. Look forward to hearing about his future.
     
    TheSportsPredictor, Sep 2, 2009
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  8. KYSportsWriter

    KYSportsWriter Well-Known Member

    With him being a four-star recruit, I think you'll be hearing a lot of him in the future.
     
    KYSportsWriter, Sep 2, 2009
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  9. qtlaw

    qtlaw Well-Known Member

    I wish him the best in the future. Heroism I can only imagine.

    I hope he gets celebrated more for his heroism than his football; too many times our societal values are misplaced towards sports.
     
    qtlaw, Sep 2, 2009
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  10. CentralIllinoisan

    CentralIllinoisan Active Member

    Not until faced with real adversity can a hero be born. His actions make me feel good about humanity.
     
    CentralIllinoisan, Sep 3, 2009
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  11. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    I saw a bit about it on the Today Show (I think that's the show that was on; I wasn't paying attention). They showed the story and then they interviewed the kid.

    This is one of those things you'd love to see follow him in life.
     
    forever_town, Sep 3, 2009
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  12. buckweaver

    buckweaver Active Member

    What an amazing story.

    http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-09-02-miss-athlete-hero_N.htm
     
    buckweaver, Sep 3, 2009
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