Posted on 06/12/2005 2:26:09 PM PDT by marblehead17
We all know the courageous story of a slightly built yet determined football player named Daniel E. (Rudy) Ruettiger who overcame all odds to play in a Notre Dame varsity football game. Rudy was immortalized by Sean Astin in the 1993 movie RUDY.
Well here is a story about Ryan Belflower who, against all odds, played in a high school varsity basketball game for Clovis East in Clovis, CA. And just wait to see what he did. Read the touching story HERE. Some may want to have a handkerchief handy.
The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands in unison and pounding the bleachers with their feet. It didn't take long for the parents to pick it up, too. The noise grew until the whole gym seemed to shake. "We want Ryno. We want Ryno."
Pacing the sideline, coach Tim Amundsen felt himself getting goose bumps. Less than 4 minutes remained in the game, and Clovis East was winning comfortably over rival Buchanan High. Now Amundsen had a decision to make.
It would be great to have been there.
Thanks for an uplifting post. What a great story!
You're quite welcome.
When I saw the headline, I said to myself, "Uh-oh, another Republican weasel story." Glad to know that my instincts were wrong this time.
Great story, even better after having seen "Cinderalla Man."
Good story. Now I am regretting not seeing the movie, despite My dislike for Mr. Penn.
Which movie are you talking about? The one I mentioned had no Penn. Are you talking about "Cinderella Man"?
Sorry. Read too quick. I meant Mr. Astin.
Great movie. Forget about Astin's politics. Go rent it. The story is great. It's also a true story. I used to work with a guy that was in the stands when it happened.
You'll love Rudy. It's worth it.
Thanks
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