In 1994, a shy, flabby teen donning big, thick, black glasses and an unprecedented wholesome disposition walked onto the field of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, and changed the way walk-ons would be viewed forever in America’s all time favorite sport.
“Brandon, I think, was born to inspire in a different way than most,” said Marty Burlsworth about his little brother.
A walk-on is considered a difficult if not impossible way to make it into professional sports because they have to make it onto a college team without a scholarship or being recruited.
Marty played some football himself, but he was nowhere as committed as his kid brother, who he stood by even in the thickest of odds….