Immediately what comes to mind regarding Griffin Porter's career-decision is the sophomore year of college. Though, it had less to do with his sophomore year, and more to do with his freshman year. It was during his first year in Miami University that Griffin Porter posted less-than-stellar numbers. He had been regaled with promises of opportunity and success, but found himself frequently riding the bench. He spent innumerable hours studying his game play footage to justify the absence of play time, but he could tell he was hitting his assignments, and playing his zones well enough. So then, what would be next for him? Was he destined to ride the bench for his career at Miami University? What reason did he have for believing that things would change? None. But nonetheless, he persisted, and continued to practice, and continued to play like he was the number-one guy there. It paid off in the end, as we, from the future, now know. Perhaps that was all that his coaches had hoped to see - dedication. Either way, as Porter went on to eventually win the Dick Butkus award, and subsequently be drafted in the 2nd round of the NSFL draft to the Austin Copperheads, it's nightmarish for Mr. Porter to consider having quit football based on his freshman year of ball.
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