Before Nate Boyer

Discussion in 'In The Stands' started by Arbfarkle, May 5, 2015.

  1. Arbfarkle

    Arbfarkle 250+ Posts

    Wasn't there a Marine hero on the Texas team?
     
  2. DrRad

    DrRad 250+ Posts

    Perhaps you are thinking of this man (pasted from Wikipedia)

    Ahmard Hall

    Early years[edit]
    Hall went to Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas. He served in theUnited States Marine Corpsbetween 1998 and 2002 as a field radio operator[1]and earned the rank of Sergeant while deployed in Afghanistan for a tour of duty prior to walking on the football program at the University of Texas.[1]

    College career[edit]
    He played fullback forThe University of TexasLonghornscollege footballteam; including their2005 National Championship Team.[2]

    Professional career[edit]
    Tennessee Titans[edit]
    Hall played in 14 games his rookie season, rushing seven times for a total of 21 yards. He caught 15 balls, for 138 yards. Ahmard also played on special teams, making five tackles. Hall has started at fullback for the Titans for the last few seasons, leading the way for running backsChris JohnsonandLendale White.
     
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  3. Arbfarkle

    Arbfarkle 250+ Posts

    That's the guy, guess I forgot how valuable to the Horns and Titans he was / is.
    Thanks
     

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