A big part of it was staying home with my family. I like Utah and I think it's a good place to live. The two big reasons were coach (Ron) McBride, and wanting to stay here and play in front of my family.

I love football, and it's a game where you're supposed to have fun and not dwell on the losses. It's always been a dream to make it to the NFL, and football has helped get me a scholarship, but the most important thing is getting an education.

All four of my grandparents come to my games. I have my own little fan club. My sisters and I got along really well, so I didn't miss not having a brother. I was always playing sports with my friends.

We are extremely proud that he calls the town of Holbrook his home.

The family had lost their home, everything in the flooding in southern New Orleans where they (once) lived.

I walk in here this morning, and I'm leaving my family at home, and I'm hoping and praying that I'll be able to walk out of here and not be carried out.