We were all aware of it right away. We could see his reaction kind of change.

Right now, we're being told we'll leave Saturday and report to Lafayette, but that could all change if we are needed elsewhere.

I'm just going to play hard. And I know he'll be proud of me.

That was his number, I never wanted it.

I think about him every day. It's crossed my mind a lot since we're playing Florida. We grew up together; we were real close. I looked up to him as my older brother.

I lost count how many times. I'd play around and get in trouble. He kept me straight.