I ask all of our viewers to take a few minutes to read this article about Lamar freshman DL Marcus Abbott. Great work by the Beaumont Enterprise's Danny Shapiro. I've known somewhat of this guys back story but not all of it. Really glad he's getting to live out his dream.

 

http://m.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/lamar/article/Before-Cardinal-red-came-a-Purple-Heart-6605407.php

amazing story.great role model for the rest of the team.

Wow, you go Marcus Abbott. Thank you for your service to this country and I'm glad that things are working out for you. May your future be nothing but bright going forward.

ESPN has caught wind of the Marcus Abbott story and has an article posted today. With today being Veterans Day I'm really glad Marcus is getting his due recognition.

 

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/page/VeteranNCF111115/lamar-football-player-purple-heart-recipient-honored-veterans-day