((HT: RaycomSportsVideo))
So, what...??? You say...
Rodriguez was a three-year football player at Brooke Point High in Stafford, Virginia, and family issues led him to go into the Army days after graduating.
He wanted out of it all...
While serving in Afghanistan in 2009, he and Pfc. Kevin Thompson had a conversation where they each encouraged the other to pursue their dreams when they got back stateside. In the battle of Kamdesh, Thompson died...one of 40 to die in the battle.
Rodriguez kept his promise...and that's the beginning of the story...
Here's Raycom's feature...
“I am very happy for Daniel,” said Clemson head Coach Dabo Swinney. “He is getting the opportunity to follow his dream. We are excited to have him join our program. I have no doubt that he will become a great leader for us. His background and story is an inspiration to us all.”
As are we all...
The HQ will applaud as he runs down the hill to touch Howard's Rock...
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