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This was on the front page of the FWST today. SIAP
BY PETER DAWSON AND LENA BLIETZ
pdawson@star-telegram.com
lblietz@star-telegram.com
Stats-wise, Phil Taylor barely registered a blip during his four years as a walk-on receiver at TCU: one career reception.
But for pure competitiveness, personal strength and concern for others — for qualities that show a person's character beyond the numbers — few former Frogs are held in higher regard.
“He definitely set the precedent on how to conduct yourself, not only as a walk-on but as a TCU player in general,” former TCU receiver Deante' Gray said.
Three years after he graduated, Taylor hasn't lost his underdog mentality. He needs it as much as ever against the stage 4 stomach cancer for which he'll undergo a major procedure on Tuesday.
Read more at: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article205829764.html
BY PETER DAWSON AND LENA BLIETZ
pdawson@star-telegram.com
lblietz@star-telegram.com
Stats-wise, Phil Taylor barely registered a blip during his four years as a walk-on receiver at TCU: one career reception.
But for pure competitiveness, personal strength and concern for others — for qualities that show a person's character beyond the numbers — few former Frogs are held in higher regard.
“He definitely set the precedent on how to conduct yourself, not only as a walk-on but as a TCU player in general,” former TCU receiver Deante' Gray said.
Three years after he graduated, Taylor hasn't lost his underdog mentality. He needs it as much as ever against the stage 4 stomach cancer for which he'll undergo a major procedure on Tuesday.
Read more at: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article205829764.html