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per FSN:
Cedric Thompson never thought he'd be on a stage this big.
Growing up in tiny Calipatria, Calif., playing Big Ten football was a pipe dream for Thompson. He received some offers from smaller schools, including in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, before the University of Minnesota finally took a chance on him.
Four years later, Thompson has left behind his tough upbringing and found a new family. His extended group of brothers constitute the Gophers football team, a program that Thompson and his fellow seniors have helped turn around since they arrived on campus.
"I was getting calls from NAIA schools, and I was excited just to play football," Thompson said. "I would never think that I was at a place like this. I'm definitely fortunate. I'm definitely blessed. And I'm definitely thankful for the opportunity I have now."
http://www.foxsports.com/north/stor...s-take-circuitous-route-to-citrus-bowl-121914
Go Gophers!!
Cedric Thompson never thought he'd be on a stage this big.
Growing up in tiny Calipatria, Calif., playing Big Ten football was a pipe dream for Thompson. He received some offers from smaller schools, including in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, before the University of Minnesota finally took a chance on him.
Four years later, Thompson has left behind his tough upbringing and found a new family. His extended group of brothers constitute the Gophers football team, a program that Thompson and his fellow seniors have helped turn around since they arrived on campus.
"I was getting calls from NAIA schools, and I was excited just to play football," Thompson said. "I would never think that I was at a place like this. I'm definitely fortunate. I'm definitely blessed. And I'm definitely thankful for the opportunity I have now."
http://www.foxsports.com/north/stor...s-take-circuitous-route-to-citrus-bowl-121914
Go Gophers!!