Terrific story on Karan Higdon. Please read.

Why would bringthewood, a member for over 8 years, downvote this post? I wonder if he/she cares to explain. 

Thanks for helping to steer him to UofM, MM14.

Stay healthy and keep on rollin Karan!

I loved this comment posted after the article (I checked the Googles, Diane Bassett is indeed a teacher at Riverview):

I think I speak for all of Karan's former high school teachers, when I say what a joy it was to have Karan as a student in class, and how much we looked forward to our Friday night football games. Karen was an excellent role model, studying for tests while on the bus, and in the weight room awaiting his turn on the equipment. We're so proud of the young man he has become, and we're always excited to see him excel on the field for Michigan. We look forward to his visits to Sarasota, and hope he remembers...once a Ram, always a Ram! Now we say, Go BLUE!

I lived in Sarasota from early 2011 until 2014 with a woman I had been dating.  We lived close to downtown. 

Never have I witnessed such a chasm between the haves and the have-nots in a community.

This is a special kid, with a special mother.

Congrats, Karan.

Who does that shit?

I live in SRQ and remember Karan well.  My wife teaches at Sarasota High, Riverview's rival and he killed us 4 straight years.  My son plays with his cousin on the SRQ JV team and Karan is a regular at his games (bye weeks anyway).  Great article btw and very accurate which is rare.  Newtown and surrounding area are like the worst parts of Detroit.  Kids growing up there just have no shot.  So sad.

A) This is a great post, and thanks for sharing.

B)  I LOVE this line

"He runs harder than everyone else because he has bigger goals and bigger dreams."

I would like to hang this up in my office, so every student I teach understands what it takes

A) This is a great post, and thanks for sharing.

B)  I LOVE this line

"He runs harder than everyone else because he has bigger goals and bigger dreams."

I would like to hang this up in my office, so every student I teach understands what it takes

Good kid grows up in tough environment, becomes a star -- in 3,000 words.

also another affirmation of the importance of a stable/supportive home life and family (and in Karan's case...his family and extended family)

...the dude deserves a win (or two) against OSU - beginning in 2 1/2 weeks - make it happen!!

Great kid.  I'm happy for Karan and the success he's having.