DRC: Eric Jenkins followed tough road to UNT

[Brett Vito]

DRC: CB who came up with key interception against Marshall sometimes went hungry growing up in New Orleans,
where former NFL player set him on path to college that has taken him to five schools in five years

http://www.dentonrc.com/sports/sports-headlines/20161020-long-hard-road.ece

[jtm0097]

Nice article Brett. I was impressed with Eric's film when we signed him. I knew he would have success here. Hopefully our staff continues to find these diamonds in the rough.

[UNTLifer]

“When I met Ekeler, it was over with,” Jenkins said. “I knew I was going to play for him right away.” 

Great story about this young man.  I hope his has continued success with UNT and after.

 

P.S.  Loved the above quote.

[Green Crazy]

great story! 

[UNTLifer]

2 minutes ago, Green Crazy said:

great story! 

Makes one want to cheer for this young man.  Wherever his football career takes him, he should realize that he is already a success.

[MeanGreenTexan]

Great Story Brett!

[MeanGreenMailbox aka TFLF]

Lots of references to "work" in there.  That separates him from many who came before him.  It's a dues paying thing, and we had plenty of other multi-school knuckleheads who got here and wouldn't work for their playing time.

[Army of Dad]

Great story and I loved that his mom was there for his first start and the pick 6! What a great moment for them.