There is an interesting article on this Ohio running back here.
http://thepost.baker.ohiou.edu/archives3/may02/052102/s1.h tml
The first part of the article is right here.
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Ohio running back Chad Brinker
rushed for more than 3,900 yards and was twice named All-State during
his career at Martins Ferry High School. Despite being blessed with speed
and deceptive power, the Mr. Ohio Football Award finalist was passed on
time after time by recruiters.
One of the reasons? Race.
"A lot of recruiters will tell you straight up that race is an issue,"
Brinker said. "When I was recruited, some schools told me 'We're looking
for a 220-pound black guy that can run.' I was a 175-pound white guy who
could run. I really wish things weren't that way."
"
http://thepost.baker.ohiou.edu/archives3/may02/052102/s1.h tml
The first part of the article is right here.
"
Ohio running back Chad Brinker
rushed for more than 3,900 yards and was twice named All-State during
his career at Martins Ferry High School. Despite being blessed with speed
and deceptive power, the Mr. Ohio Football Award finalist was passed on
time after time by recruiters.
One of the reasons? Race.
"A lot of recruiters will tell you straight up that race is an issue,"
Brinker said. "When I was recruited, some schools told me 'We're looking
for a 220-pound black guy that can run.' I was a 175-pound white guy who
could run. I really wish things weren't that way."
"
