Richard
11-18-2010, 11:50
SSG Nate Boyer - doesn't say which Group he was with.
I also thought about posting this one in the 'mindset' thread.
Richard :munchin
Green Beret Hero Now A Longhorn
KXAN (Austin), 17 Nov 2010
True freshmen walk-ons have made the Longhorn football team before, but never one who was a Green Beret war hero.
Nate Boyer, 29, was working on a California fishing boat after high school.
"Then 9-11 happened and that definitely inspired me," Boyer explained.
It inspired Boyer to join Special Forces and eventually earn a Bronze Star in Iraq.
The Staff Sergeant went on inactive duty this year and tried out for the Longhorn football team, even though he never played football in high school. His school did not have a team. That did not prevent him from winning a spot on the Longhorn squad as a defensive back.
Boyer does not miss combat but he does miss his buddies.
"I've got a lot of stand-out memories, mostly just the brotherhood and friendship with the guys. I love those guys more than anything," he said.
He also recalled the intense action.
"When it's happeniing you don't think at all, you just kind of go, and hope the other guys are going with you," Boyer explained. Boyer compared the bonding on a football field as similar to the battlefield.
His teammates love him.
"Having somebody of character and leadership as him provides us with inspiration and a sense of gratitude for what they do for us overseas and in this country as well," running back Fozzy Whittaker said.
Boyer received a standing ovation salute at last week's game. He was humbled but also reflected, "I thought about a lot of soldiers that fought in other wars that didn't get the same reception, that deserved it. I definitely didn't earn it more than any of them, maybe less."
Boyer's wrong. He earned it plenty. Hook 'Em!
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/sports/longhorns/Green-Beret-hero-now-a-Longhorn
I also thought about posting this one in the 'mindset' thread.
Richard :munchin
Green Beret Hero Now A Longhorn
KXAN (Austin), 17 Nov 2010
True freshmen walk-ons have made the Longhorn football team before, but never one who was a Green Beret war hero.
Nate Boyer, 29, was working on a California fishing boat after high school.
"Then 9-11 happened and that definitely inspired me," Boyer explained.
It inspired Boyer to join Special Forces and eventually earn a Bronze Star in Iraq.
The Staff Sergeant went on inactive duty this year and tried out for the Longhorn football team, even though he never played football in high school. His school did not have a team. That did not prevent him from winning a spot on the Longhorn squad as a defensive back.
Boyer does not miss combat but he does miss his buddies.
"I've got a lot of stand-out memories, mostly just the brotherhood and friendship with the guys. I love those guys more than anything," he said.
He also recalled the intense action.
"When it's happeniing you don't think at all, you just kind of go, and hope the other guys are going with you," Boyer explained. Boyer compared the bonding on a football field as similar to the battlefield.
His teammates love him.
"Having somebody of character and leadership as him provides us with inspiration and a sense of gratitude for what they do for us overseas and in this country as well," running back Fozzy Whittaker said.
Boyer received a standing ovation salute at last week's game. He was humbled but also reflected, "I thought about a lot of soldiers that fought in other wars that didn't get the same reception, that deserved it. I definitely didn't earn it more than any of them, maybe less."
Boyer's wrong. He earned it plenty. Hook 'Em!
http://www.kxan.com/dpp/sports/longhorns/Green-Beret-hero-now-a-Longhorn