Chandler Smith grew up being told that he would never accomplish his dream of being a Division 1 athlete.
At 5’8″ tall and 195 pounds, Chandler was on the small side to be one of the “greats.” Yet even as a high school athlete he was determined, putting his faith in God and working non-stop to achieve his goals. After being accepted onto the University of Houston football team, Chandler continued to make a name for himself on the field.
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“Telling myself I’m going to be a Division I athlete there were so many people telling me what I couldn’t do,”Chandler said. “Teachers, coaches telling me what I couldn’t do. Having that leap of faith and faith in God that I could do anything I put my mind to, for it to finally happen is why we do this and play this game.â€
Chandler sat on the bench for his entire freshman year in college. Sophomore year he saw more action, playing in 8 games and even scoring two touchdowns during one game. “I didn’t think I was going to play last year, but I had to always be ready,”he said. “Then when my number was called you have to step up to the plate.â€
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At the start of Chandler’s junior year the team’s management pulled him aside and dropped a life-altering, and career-affirming offer in his lap: After three years on the team as a walk-on running back, Smith was being given a full scholarship!
Watch Richard’s reaction to his son’s huge news in the video at the top of the page, and don’t forget to share.
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