Extra Points: The Ultimate Underdog

Posted Oct 12, 2023
A football player standing 5-foot-11 can find many opportunities but rarely on the offensive line, where the sequoias and redwoods rule and you crane your neck to have a conversation. But heart can trump size, particularly when Willie Lampkin's lack of physical size is balanced by foot, hand, and technical skills honed through hours on the wrestling mats. (GoHeels.com)

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