I could not believe what Isaw on the June 28 issue. It seemed as if the whole town was there to support Brandon and who he was and what he meant to everybody. I want him here, buthellknow andwellknow., Coach, dont worry about it. Is Greater a true story? Russ and I have talked about one thing that they got wrong.. Burlsworth attended Harrison High School where he was an All-State selection. That's the kind of stuff we had for Leotis Harris, Greg Koch and R.C. You find yourself squinting to see . It had this outdoor patio that you could stand on and look down on the field. He graduated from Harrison High School and was a recruited walk-on football player at the University of Arkansas. But this was my brother. Of course, we didn'tknow it would happen, but Brandon knew all his life that God hadplaced His hand upon him and that he would be nowhere withoutGod. With his remarkable skill and outstandingattitude, Burlsworth deserved to have been a media favorite foryears. #GreaterTheMovie", "Sneak Peek of UA Football Player Biopic "Greater" at Malco Razorback", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brandon_Burlsworth&oldid=1139617635, Players of American football from Arkansas, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with peacock terms from December 2017, Articles needing additional references from December 2017, All articles needing additional references, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text and caption, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. } I had about 212,000 miles on it by the time I got rid of it. ). It was disappointing, but Brandon wanted to go to Arkansas more than anything and, well, he didnt want any regrets. Mike Huckabee sent a letter to the Burlsworth family. I was 16 years older than Brandon, so I was already out of the house, married and raising my own boys by the time he was of any age. '', ``From everything we could see,'' said Polian, ``Brandon represented everything we want in a Colts uniform.''. Brandons number 77 was retired as a result of the Arkansas Razorback football program. display: none; The struggles that he had gone through to get where he was were over. We went together every time. He was the middle child of three boys. On top of that, Dad had trouble with drinking and wasnt really in our lives when Brandon was a little boy. More than 100 members of Burlsworth's family were present and players from Harrison's football team wore their blue and yellow jerseys. display: none; I thought I was by watching extra tape. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The foundation's logo prominently features Burlsworth's signature black-framed glasses. On the foundation's website, one can choose from books and movies about Brandon to shirts hats to raise money for their cause. Brandon Burlsworths family has been through a lot in the past few years. But I don't remember Brandon in that game. The story of Brandon Burlsworth, possibly the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. He bench-pressed 225 pounds 28 times, weighed 308 pounds, and measured slightly below 6 feet 4 inches. Every NFL offensive linemen I've ever had, they ran like that, Horton said. His bench weight was 225 pounds 28 times, his weight was 308 pounds, and he had a slight notch under 6 feet. I remember the Harrison High coach (Tommy Tice) telling me at the high school all-star game that Brandon was coming here. Theres no explanation for it. He was coveted by UA coaches. Bentonville, AR. Before I leave the remarkable legacy of Harrison's Brandon Burlsworth and the film of his life called , now showing in nearly 400 theaters across America, I want to share a few back-story notes. [18] The foundation makes its money via donations and the sale of Burlsworth merchandise. After this picture wassnapped, Motley dragged my father 30 more yards. Mike Masterson's column appears regularly in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I don't think so. He said teammates would tease Burlsworth about his glasses, and Brlsworth would respond, "I got to see what I hit.". Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Greater's notice grows on Netflix. Harrison High School football coach Tommy Tice recalled that Burlsworth started slow, but his character carried him through. He just never sought the limelight. [23] The Burlsworth Character Awards are a national award honoring character and sportsmanship in high school football. Brandon was so single-minded, so focused. John E. Hoover can be reached at 581-8384. Bits and pieces are over and beyond. As Brandon and I were standing out there, the offensive linemen came out, running on the field with their helmets on. The note arrived on the day Brandon died. display: block; And he justdominatedon the field didnt matter if he was on defense or offense. Greater originally had a U.S. theatrical release date scheduled for January 2016, which was later moved to summer 2016, starring Neal McDonough, Leslie Easterbrook, Michael Parks, Nick Searcy, Quinton Aaron, M. C. Gainey, Fredric Lehne, Texas Battle, Wayne Duvall, and Christopher Severio as Brandon, as well as cameos by author Jeff Kinley and Brandon's brother, Marty Burlsworth. I also remember that they weighed him. But Arkansas was the dream. Harrison, Arkansas, is about as small town as it gets. Hell show up and everything will be fine.. A third-round draft choice last month, he was supposed to be getting ready to play for the Indianapolis Colts, blocking for Peyton Manning and opening holes for running backs. Burlsworth was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the first overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft. Dang, Marty, what have you been feedin that boy?. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Before I leave the remarkable legacy of Harrison's Brandon Burlsworth and the film of his life called Greater, now showing in nearly 400 theaters across America, I want to share a few back-story notes about the 22-year-old Razorback All-American who died in a tragic traffic accident on April 28, 1999. The tickets are distributed through Razorback Clubs across the state. The book was re-released in August 2016 as a tie-in with the movie, renamed Greater: The Brandon Burlsworth Story. I think Brandon would be proud of the work were doing in his name. The accident occurred near Carrollton, Ark., on U.S. 412 and Carrollton Road at approximately 4:15 p.m. Burlsworth had been expected to attend a 4 p.m. ring ceremony in Fayetteville -- awarding players and coaches with their SEC West Champion and Citrus Bowl rings -- but decided to skip the ceremony to attend Wednesday worship services in Harrison. I have no issue with that. I can't wait, Brown said. Nothing, nothing, nothing.DON LUCE, Los Angeles. The coaches would talk about him. Tice said the school will go ahead with plans it made before Burlsworth's death to hold a day in his honor next week. "They knew Alabama was coming to town. He was throwing it around. To be of the offensive line Brandon took a risk and walked on 1994! I do know that Brandon and I met at the high school all-star game, Garrett said. In fact, Ed, who works for FedEx in Harrison and has three children, even named his oldest son after Brandon. But I wanted to uncover the real story. Hull's goal was legal. '', Said Schaeffer, ``He's in a lot better place than the rest of us. If it was green label, Brandon could eat it. You can cancel at any time. I go straight to the sports and see if any scholarships were offered. '', Said Brown, ``He's put on a high pedestal, and he's going to be taken care of.''. MICHAEL. I came out of the cafeteria and he was sitting on a concrete wall. Brandon was home. That was in the early summer. Brandon Burlsworth was in a car accident and was announced dead at the scene on April 28, 1999. Brandon Burlsworth was a walk-on offensive tackle at the University of Arkansas when he joined the team. This was the dream. I can only hope I did as much as I could to help him. I introduced myself. And then there was this walk-on from Harrison. It is not the type ending to the story that I wanted," Tice said. Id do anything I could for him. We drove it to death. I asked Barbara about what her son's faith meant to him. The struggles that he had gone through to get where he was were over. And then he walked out and there it was: BURLSWORTH. So by his fourth year at Arkansas, he was already finishing his masters degree. When we got back home to Harrison, the day of the draft was just filled with anxiety. It was a thrill to see the picture of Marion Motley in your July5th issue (SCORECARD). 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"Then I turned around and the next player I faced was Brandon. Everton , AR (870) 429-6321. Did you forget about agentleman named Payne Stewart and what he accomplished atPinehurst No. Each Wednesday, he came back to take his mother, Barbara, to chapel. Burlsworth was killed in a traffic accident last Wednesday as he drove from working out at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville to his home in Harrison, a city of about 11,000. Some things are fuzzy from 20 or 30 years ago, but I remember that pretty well. [19], Today, through the "Burls Kids" program, the Burlsworth Foundation provides underprivileged youths with a chance to attend Razorback and Colts football games. He's been struggling, but we hope he can make it. He was preparing to marry Heather Nichols. Burlsworth's hometown preacher, the Rev. And I couldnt wait to be right there with him. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Burlsworth was a recruited walk-on in every sense of the word. Collective Bias' innovative Shopper Social Media platform connects authentic, real . If it meant going over to Moms house to help him with homework, I wanted to be there. Burlsworth was lauded by those who knew him as a tireless worker, a perfect gentleman and a strong Christian. The campers learn football skills but, more importantly, they are taught throughout the day about character, attitude, morals, priorities, and the desire to do it "The Burls Way".[22]. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. [30] The casting director was Stephanie Holbrook, C.S.A. Other boys would go home after school got out in May and stay there until camp started in late July. I was trying to do extra, watch as much tape as possible. But the mostimportant thing that Brandon would want everyone to know is thaton the day of his death, he was prepared. Brandon Burlsworth was 22 years old when he died in a car accident. But almost every boy growing up in the state wants to be a Razorback. We probably put 30,000 miles on my minivan each season. Brandon's family established an establishment in 1999 to respect him. And the only thing bigger than high school football in Harrison or anywhere else in Arkansas is Razorback football. "The first time I welcomed him into that weight room he was a gangly awkward sophomore, who we used a sun dial to time the 40-yard dash. I let out a little sigh of relief. Livestock. So a few months after his death, we started the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, where we do all of that and more. And if someone somewhere told him he wouldn't ever play, they didn't say that for long. Thats what its all about: What you do while you were here. [7] Burlsworth's locker in the Razorback locker room is encased in glass, preserved for future players and fans in his honor. Bart and Brandons parents have been struggling to cope with their sons deaths, but they have found strength in their faith. Although he never played a down in the NFL, he had impressed Mudd enough during mini-camp that the. He was an All-SEC offensive guard in 1997 and 1998 and a first-team All-American in 1997. I don't know for sure, but I figure that being in the movie came from me. Having any girlfriend was something relatively new for Brandon since his focus had been solely on his family, faith, friends, football and earning his master's degree. As I look at the first photo in thearticle, I can only hope the "free-spirited" Brister is smartenough to start wearing a helmet when he's driving hisall-terrain vehicle.MARK ROWAN, Pittston, Pa. Emanuel Yarbrough's agent has it figured all wrong (SCORECARD,June 28). The Razorbacks program announced Friday that university officials would retire the number 77 that Burlsworth wore for Arkansas. [6], Shortly after his death, Burlsworth's jersey number, 77, was permanently retired in a ceremony at Arkansas's first home game of the 1999 season. The production designer was Lucio Seixas, and the costume designer was Keri Lee Doris. with the gold medal on the line!JESSE BERKOWITZ, Fairfield, Iowa. 12 Tennessee attacked the glass on both ends of the floor , Losing leads on the road has been a problem for the Razorbacks, , It had nothing to do with officiating, but no one got more , No. ``He had a lot of plans,'' said Brown, a native of Bristow and now a Tulsa resident. It started with a phone call from Henderson State head coach Ronnie Kerr. So do I.. We are raising oursons to respect all people and that violence is not the way tosolve life's problems. Burlsworth's efforts earned him first-team All-SEC honors in 1997 and 1998, and he was selected for the 1998 College Football All-America Team. ``Around here in this town, he was the man,'' Marty Burlsworth told the paper. According to sources, he was focused on his professional progress and awaiting the right time to reveal his relationship. Join Facebook to connect with Heather Nichols and others you may know. Burlsworth was a recruited walk-on in every sense of the word. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed He may be gone, but I still want to do whatever I can to keep his dreams going, to keep his legacy going. We wanted Brandon. [5] After participating in a Colts post draft mini-camp, he impressed the team's then-offensive line coach Howard Mudd and was projected to be a starter for the Colts' 1999 season. After Brandon was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, the caring couple asked Barbara if they might give Brandon some new shirts and a set of luggage for his trip. It's great. ", Tammy and Danny Roth of Harrison were friends of the Burlsworths. He is most famous for his college football career at the University of Arkansas. Brandon Burlsworth was born September 20th, 1976 in Harrison, Arkansas. He told the UA head coach, We need to go get him. Among the ideas: retiring his No. You noticed him.. It starts with a visit with Harold Horton, the UA recruiting coordinator for Danny Ford. John Ed Bradley's article on Brandon Burlsworth should be passedaround and read by everyone, not just by athletes (AlmostPerfect, June 28). Brandon Burlsworth was only 22 years old when he died. His final game with the team was in the 1999 Citrus Bowl. Since 2000, the Foundation has bought 30 tickets to each Arkansas Razorbacks home football game. Outside candidates. Those were true words.. It is the second retired football jersey in school history. Win the World Series? His unrelenting efforts in the weight room were legendary, and he shaped himself into an All-American and consensus All-Southeastern Conference guard, starting each of his last three seasons. Then we looked to the TV: Brandons picture came up on the screen and they were calling his name from the podium. Burlsworth is survived by his mother, Barbara Burlsworth of Harrison; and his brothers Marty, of Harrison, and Grady, of Ohio. Arkansas doesnt have a pro football team I dont even know if a pro team could survive here. High school awards include the Brandon Burlsworth High School Football Awards. Growing up 70 miles north of Pittsburgh, I had the pleasure ofwatching Bubby Brister groom himself to be a top NFL quarterback(Hard Driver, June 28). Just remember this, Brandon Burlsworth was wanted at Arkansas. [9], Eleven days after being drafted, Burlsworth was killed in a car accident near Alpena, Arkansas, on April 28, 1999, on his way back to his hometown of Harrison after a workout in Fayetteville. And would you believe it, it was the Indianapolis Colts who took him. The family was given a check for $10,000. One weekend when I was driving with Brandon to campus I think maybe it was his junior year a thought crossed my mind. cyberchase quest 2; regions bank subpoena compliance address; la crucecita huatulco weather; vector between two points calculator; weather in orlando in january 2022. what describes the current cloud landscape for business accenture; the patriot golf club . Nutt said Burlsworth's respect from teammates was evident in that he was elected captain by a landslide. I wanted everything for Brandon, and within a few moments, it had all been taken away. I'm not sure where Reilly thinksthese kids grew up, but I'd sure like his seats the next timeWebber's Kings go against Spree's Knicks if he's too scared towatch.ERIC M. JAFFE, Potomac, Md. The Foundation aids in the meeting of childrens spiritual and physical needs by providing funds to those who are impoverished. I never thought Bubby was washed up. I was on that trip, he said. Finally, in the third round Brandon answered the phone and gave us the thumbs-up. "There wasn't a better person than Brandon Burlsworth," Arkansas Coach Houston Nutt said. According to a report in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, May 10 was scheduled as ``Brandon Burlsworth Day'' in Harrison, with a ceremony on tap at Northwest Arkansas Community College. [34][35] Northwest Arkansas television station Fox 24 (KFTA) ran a story with details about an advance screening which was held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Malco Razorback 16 theater in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a question and answer session after the movie.[36]. I think I got the message Rick. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I don't recall him around that first semester at all.. We were going to Fayetteville for the game and I called him early in the week to tell him where our seats would be. ``He was so good and so perfect,'' said Nutt, who met with the team Thursday afternoon. But he probably didn't say a word in the locker room. It's Hollywood. Certainly, football was immensely important to Brandon, butit was his character and the relationship he had with God thatdefined who Brandon Burlsworth really was.HEATHER NICHOLS, Everton, Ark. He took my call, but I couldnt tell just how interested he was. I was just so proud of him. We put Brandon on a diet, just mainly vegetables, Knight said. He's a heckuva player and he might be an All-American before he's done.. Opposing teams made game plans just to handle Brandon. At the annual college scouting combine last February, he ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any offensive lineman (4.88 seconds) and had the second-best vertical jump (31 inches). It is only the second number ever retired (the other is number 12, retired in honor of Clyde Scott) by the University of Arkansas. I don't care how good a player he becomes; he's theepitome of what's wrong with sports today.TOM MCCLURE, Cherry Hill, N.J. J.D. One of my sons, who was in my car with me, started asking what was wrong, what had happened. Awardees are announced in late spring following the fall football season.[24]. Are we toforget that this is the same player who, without having had onemajor league at bat, held up the Philadelphia Phillies for ayear in contract negotiations, demanding a record signing bonusof about $10 million before reentering the draft the followingyear? And it paid off. Brandon Burlsworth, 28, was killed in a car accident while returning from a college football game when he crossed the center line and was hit by a tractor-trailer. HARRISON, Ark. His promotional fact sheet said coaches told Brandon he was not good enough to get the opportunity to play.. At 63, Burlsworth was not the biggest player on the team, but he quickly earned the respect of his teammates with his hard work and dedication. Our line coach, Mike Bender, loves the way he moves his feet. He was covered in sweat, like he'd come out of the pool. Now, I was taking calls from the same stations about Brandons death.. Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth (September 20, 1976 - April 28, 1999) was an offensive lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team from 1995 to 1998. Greater: Directed by David L. Hunt. The film shows Brandon receiving a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech University. But as I turned the next corner onto Moms street and pulled up to her house, I got a good look at the car. [20], In 2007, the "Eyes of a Champion" program was started. And I could see a little white car parked in her driveway. As a faith antagonist, Nick Searcy plays a whittling farmer, who filmmakers believe must represent a message. Yeah, lets go buy some Colts stuff.. He walked in and it was the Pillsbury Doughboy. Children are given a chance to learn from former Razorbacks. The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation is working tirelessly to make sure that doesn't happen. More than 1,000 mourners gathered Saturday at the Harrison High School auditorium. And I remembered to do what other agents had advised me to do, I kept multiple lines open. Heather Nichols and he were about to tie the knot. ``He was the type of person that you didn't get to know, but you knew you wanted to get to know him,'' Leeuwenberg said. He could finally reap the rewards of everything he put into the game all the training, all the schooling, all the dedication, all the hard work. The man trying to tackle himin the picture is my father, Gail Bruce. LIVE UPDATES: Arkansas-Illinois State midweek matchup, Whole Hog Baseball Podcast: Early takeaways from Eastern Illinois series win, Bohrofen hitting his stride in middle of Arkansas order, UNDER THE RADAR: Bryants David Paglianite, Vols dominate Arkansas from start to finish, Analyzing Arkansas' 75-57 loss at Tennessee, VIDEO: Musselman, Council recap Arkansas' loss at Tennessee. Marcus Camby? I dont how many times Id call to check in.Coach, ya need anything?Id sit every week with the newspaper. Im sure he just got stuck in traffic, or maybe ran out of gas. But Brandon would stay on campus, working painting the stadium, setting up dorms, things like that and taking classes. As everyone knows, in footballyou have to wear a helmet. Barbara Burlsworth established the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation to assist needy children in Brandons memory. Ido want to make another point. We've got some good ones, Knight said. Brandon was starting at right guard. It was extra effort when we got on the field and extra effort when we lifted. He was returning from a church trip with his mother and was about to tie the knot with Heather Nichols. The book contains a foreword by former University of Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles and was the inspiration for a movie (see below). [31], The movie was originally scheduled for a release date of January 29, 2016. 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