That's the kind of stuff we had for Leotis Harris, Greg Koch and R.C. And the first call I made was to the recruiting coordinator at Arkansas. I can't wait, Brown said. Brown doesn't remember Brandon that first semester, either. Did you forget about agentleman named Payne Stewart and what he accomplished atPinehurst No. '', ``From everything we could see,'' said Polian, ``Brandon represented everything we want in a Colts uniform.''. He said Ford wasn't enthused and even said Brandon would never earn a scholarship because he wasn't the type of player they were looking for. He wont be going down., Well, thats good, he said, sort of laughing. [4], During the 1999 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Burlsworth with the 63rd pick in the third round. He'd worked to find some linemen. Two rows of flowers ran the length of the basketball court. If it meant bringing a basket of baseballs to the park so he could work on his hitting and pitching, I wanted to be there. Burlsworths family and Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles were presented $5,000 checks by Colts owners Jim and Meg Irsay during the teams season opener against Buffalo. However, we areSacramento Kings fans, and we thought that Chris Webber'sknockdown of John Stockton was very cool. } He's been struggling, but we hope he can make it. Brandon Burlsworth was a walk-on offensive tackle at the University of Arkansas when he joined the team. 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. After the season, over the holidays, we got a call. He was returning from a church trip with his mother and was about to tie the knot with Heather Nichols. Locations and showtimes are available onwww.greaterthemovie.com. Burlsworth graduated in 1994 from Harrison High School, where he was an All-State selection and volunteer walk-on football player to the University of Arkansas, despite having scholarship offers from smaller universities. And Ill get a photo of you in your uniform. It was a thrill to see the picture of Marion Motley in your July5th issue (SCORECARD). Meanwhile,Farber missed the compelling themes in the Stars' championshiprun, including Ed Belfour's besting Patrick Roy and DominikHasek, and Hull's embracing a defensive philosophy. In 1999, he completed an MBA and was the first Razorback football player to complete a master's degree. We like him a lot. 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. As everyone knows, in footballyou have to wear a helmet. You have permission to edit this article. I told them about it in that interview.. Let me tell you about 40 times for offensive linemen, if they run 5.0 to 5.1, that's special. ``He was the first in the weight room and the last off the field. I know hes working hard, but hell know and well know., Coach, mark it down. Knight pointed to Garrett and Brown. Facebook gives people the power. The Razorbacks program announced Friday that university officials would retire the number 77 that Burlsworth wore for Arkansas. We were at UCA in Conway for all-star camp. Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth (September 20, 1976 April 28, 1999) was an offensive lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team from 1995 to 1998. He said teammates would tease Burlsworth about his glasses, and Brlsworth would respond, "I got to see what I hit.". There are a few things that aren't right in the movie. A film about Brandon's existence with the working title "Greater" was shot in 2013 and was released as a feature movie on August 26, 2016. CHARLES OVERTON, Fort Thomas, Ky. Failure to call obvious penalties after the second period allowedan exciting game to deteriorate into tedium.DON HUMAN, Lexington, Ky. He couldn't go anywhere without signing autographs, which never bothered him. He ran it inside in a hallway I think. His high school coaches couldnt believe his size when he came back for his junior season. But he probably didn't say a word in the locker room. By the time he was a senior, we both knew that if we wanted to keep playing football he was going to have to enter the NFL draft. 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. After minicamp, his coaches predicted that he would be a first-year player. Have a comment on this story? Burlsworth was heavily recruited by the University of Arkansas, but he decided to walk-on to the team instead. He was my brother and I just wanted everything for him. His final game with the team was in the 1999 Citrus Bowl. John Randle and Aeneas Williams, both members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, participated in an interactive roundtable discussion following the screening. All of those in my interview will get together Saturday for a special screening of the movie. This has been a pretty big year for me tra. 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). We are raising oursons to respect all people and that violence is not the way tosolve life's problems. Probably wouldn't have anyway. Recruited walk-on is correct in every sense of that phrase, Horton said. We went together every time. According to sources, he was focused on his professional progress and awaiting the right time to reveal his relationship. I fear our support of the Kingsand excitement over their advancement to the playoffs cloudedour better judgment. All Rights Reserved. So I did whatever I could to be there for Brandon. Facebook gives people the power. display: none; It was my dream, too, and I sure worked hard at it. Hed be all over the line, right off the snap. We don't own video games, and all of our computergames are either sports related or educational. I looked out there and Brandon had that medicine ball. He was a walk-on who became an All-American and was drafted in the 3rd round of the NFL draft by the Colts. Whether it was in Fayetteville, or in Knoxville or Tuscaloosa, we had an unspoken rule: We were going to Brandons games. "He not only lived his life right, he lived right every single day," Nutt said. Vice President, Business Development. Burlsworth ran a 40-yard touchdown in 4.88 seconds during the combine, more than any other player. If it meant going over to Moms house to help him with homework, I wanted to be there. ``There's not a better person. "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. The former Arkansas hostile, Brandon Burlsworth was headed to his Harrison, Ark., home from Fayetteville, where he got a SEC West title ring alongside the remainder of the 1998 Razorbacks on April 28, 1999. Now, you don't know if he is going to make it, but you knew then that he had a chance because it's a sure indicator of athletic ability.. ``The only way I could explain Burls is from the outhouse to the penthouse, and he was knocking on the penthouse door.''. Greater is a 2016 American biographical sports film directed by David Hunt and starring Christopher Severio as American football player Brandon Burlsworth, a walk-on college player who became an All-American, dying in a car crash 11 days after being drafted high in the 3rd round to the National Football League. Burlsworth was very close to his brothers, Marty and Craig. 128 Jasper Yell Rd, Everton, AR 72633. Burlsworth was lauded by those who knew him as a tireless worker, a perfect gentleman and a strong Christian. And whatabout Joe Nieuwendyk's winning the Conn Smythe Trophy afterhaving ACL replacement surgery on both knees only a year earlier?JOHN ANDERSON, Austin. To givethe Stars the Cup on a clearly illegal goal is atrocious. All rights reserved. Burlsworth's death on April 28, only 11 days after the Indianapolis Colts took him in the third round of the NFL draft, left people in Arkansas in shock and asking questions that will remain. Well, I was on all of those trips. 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The film shows Brandon receiving a scholarship offer from Arkansas Tech University. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). "He always said there would be time for girls later, but he had things he needed to accomplish first," said his mother, Barbara Burlsworth, a Harrison Realtor. So when Brandon got it in his mind that he was going to be a Razorback, I was all in. Win the Super Bowl? The family was given a check for $10,000. I don't know for sure, but I figure that being in the movie came from me. Burlsworth attended Harrison High School where he was an All-State selection. Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth (September 20, 1976 - April 28, 1999) was an offensive lineman for the Arkansas Razorbacks football team from 1995 to 1998. Ronnie said they had just timed Brandon at 5.0 in the 40. Majorleaguers could represent their countries in a true World Series.Imagine the excitement that would be generated when PedroMartinez of the Dominican Republic faced Mark McGwire of theU.S. Rest in peace, Brandon.DAVE SISTARO, Staten Island, N.Y. I think I got the message Rick. That was in the early summer. It breaks my heart that millions of readers will get to know an individual of Brandon Burlsworth's character not during his life but after his death. Who was Brandon Burlsworth fiance? He may be gone, but I still want to do whatever I can to keep his dreams going, to keep his legacy going. Two buses of Razorbacks players arrived. It was extra effort when we got on the field and extra effort when we lifted. He gained more before it was time to report at Arkansas. There are about 11,000 people in town and one unspoken rule: If its Friday night, youre going to the Harrison High football game. Ido want to make another point. It's just hard to believe this happened. Please enter valid email address to continue. Exploring Factors To Consider. Ronnie called and wanted to know our interest in Brandon, Horton said. Although he never played a down in the NFL, he had impressed Mudd enough during mini-camp that the. Win the World Series? Greater: Directed by David L. Hunt. And would you believe, all these NFL agents started flying into Harrison wanting to sign Brandon. [33], The official general release date of August 26, 2016, was announced on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, via the movie's website and official Twitter account. Heather R Orrick, Heater Nichols, Heather Orrick, Heather Reneenichols and Heather Rnichols are some of the alias or nicknames that Heather has used. 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. Win the NBA championship? All season I watched as goal after goal was disallowed when anoffensive player had so much as a toenail in the crease. The tickets are distributed through Razorback Clubs across the state. Barbara Burlsworth established the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation to assist needy children in Brandons memory. But as good as he was, Brandon was also a late bloomer he was only 17 his senior year and he was still a little undersized for college ball. I kept track of how many might be left for Brandon.O.K., they gave one to that boy, thats 12 so far. Thank you.LAURIE MILTONRoseville, Calif. ``Around here in this town, he was the man,'' Marty Burlsworth told the paper. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Drew about merelywanting to play ball (INSIDE BASEBALL, June 28). '', Said Schaeffer, ``He's in a lot better place than the rest of us. He told the UA head coach, We need to go get him. We may still get one. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the gymnasium at Harrison High School. [27] The award is given yearly to the most outstanding Division I FBS college football player who began his career as a walk-on. Drew probably prefers Motel 8 because there's more moneyleft in his wallet the next morning. If its difficult to describe the love for a brother, its impossible to explain the loss of a brother. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Tice said he also called then-Hog head coach Danny Ford and asked him to take a look at Brandon. The book, Eyes of a Champion, the Brandon Burlsworth Story, was delivered in 2001. Burlsworth graduated in 1998 from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Business Administration. Collective Bias. I cannot believe that sprinter Maurice Greene wasn't on thecover after breaking the world record in track's most glamorousevent, the 100-meter dash.MICHAEL PAULIN, Cincinnati. As a faith antagonist, Nick Searcy plays a whittling farmer, who filmmakers believe must represent a message. Burlsworths life was tragically cut short when he was killed in a car accident on April 28, 1999. If not, he couldn't. In 2001, the book Through the Eyes of a Champion: The Brandon Burlsworth Story, written by Jeff Kinley, was released. I thought I was by watching extra tape. Since basketball is included in the summer games, why can'tbaseball be featured indoors during its off-season? For the next three years, Brandon started for the Razorbacks. The Indianapolis Colts honored him by giving each family member and the University of Arkansas Athletic Director a $5,000 (USD) check at halftime of the first Colts game after Brandon died in 1999. "I want to make sure my steps are right on the power encounter.' "Everybody had been a little tight that day," Coach Nutt says. I asked Felker, the offensive play caller for Ford, if he could point out the best player on the offense. [28] The book was praised for its authentic and inspirational portrayal of Brandon's story. Outside candidates. But Id do anything for that kid. Then, just a few months later, Brandon was killed in a car accident. He lost from 309 that first day we weighed him to 252 when we sent them home at Christmas. 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? Also not included in the film is that Brandon and Marty also have a brother named Grady. "Others will play guard for us, but we won't replace Burlsworth.". If it was green label, Brandon could eat it. Finally, in the third round Brandon answered the phone and gave us the thumbs-up. On the day of his wedding, he was buried. Time and the Lord take care of those things, but the immediate aftermath is very tough to deal with.''. with the gold medal on the line!JESSE BERKOWITZ, Fairfield, Iowa. [13], After his death, family and friends established the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in honor of his work ethic and Christian values. Accident investigators indicated that Burlsworth was trailing another semi-truck rig on the winding, two-lane highway toward Harrison when he veered left just slightly to check oncoming traffic. Now, I was taking calls from the same stations about Brandons death.. The struggles that he had gone through to get where he was were over. For most of us it is a mindless thing to do, making an eye appointment. Brandon was killed in a car accident eleven days after the draft when he was thrown from his vehicle in a head-on collision. He had the future ahead of him, having been drafted and picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1999 NFL Draft. I dont even think he played one game. Burlsworth is survived by his mother, Barbara Burlsworth of Harrison; and his brothers Marty, of Harrison, and Grady, of Ohio. When I told him to come at me full force to demonstrate my lesson about blocking, Brandon knocked me flat on my back, leaving me dazed for several seconds.". We want Brandon here, but if he cant handle it I can see what I can do to get him to a smaller school, he said. He called to check in a couple of times. Children are given a chance to learn from former Razorbacks. We noticed him. An incident like this brings that message home. Tommy Tice, Brandon's high school coach at Harrison, said most people couldn't know that Brandon had etched the noseband of his trademark black-rim glasses with the words "All-American. I know he had to be there because we know the story. "I sent one of those shirts to the funeral home and Brandon was buried in it," said Barbara. It started with a phone call from Henderson State head coach Ronnie Kerr. 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]. Burlsworth attended Harrison High School, where he played football and wrestled. "He told me, Coach, I want to be a Razorback. He was also named to the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll every year from 19951998. On the foundation's website, one can choose from books and movies about Brandon to shirts hats to raise money for their cause. Brandon and Ed played football together and became very close friends over the years. Polian said. -- a drive he had made hundreds of times -- Burlsworth was killed in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer. Brandon Burlsworth played offensive tackle for the University of Arkansas from 2004 to 2007. Theres never a day where I dont think about Brandon. 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. The struggles that he had gone through to get where he was were over. He died instantly. The reason? "There wasn't a better person than Brandon Burlsworth," Arkansas Coach Houston Nutt said. When they were writing the script, someone came to Tulsa and I sat with them for eight hours telling them about Brandon. It's our right guard, Felker said. But now that my own boys are older, if theyre even ten minutes late, I get a little concerned and think that maybe theyre in trouble, maybe something went wrong. Ford immediately called and invited Burlsworth to come back for a visit. It has nothing to do with Brandon Burslworth. ``Brandon did everything perfectly,'' Nutt said. Burlsworth ran a 40-yard touchdown in 4.88 seconds during the combine, more than any other player. We didnt expect Brandon to go real high, and we had been told that he wouldnt. Burlsworth's hometown preacher, the Rev. He said, 'Virgil, he's a good one and tell him right because he will do everything you tell him exactly right.' He walked in and it was the Pillsbury Doughboy. One of my sons, who was in my car with me, started asking what was wrong, what had happened. More than 100 members of Burlsworth's family were present and players from Harrison's football team wore their blue and yellow jerseys. My father didnot let go, but he later said that he would have felt morecomfortable tackling a freight train than Motley.ELIZABETH GREGORY, Arroyo Grande, Calif. You left off one of the most exciting baseball winning streaksof all time: the New York Giants' 16-game streak in 1951, whichstarted when the Giants were 13 1/2 behind the league-leadingBrooklyn Dodgers in early August (Inside Baseball, July 12).Sparked by rookie Willie Mays (stealing third base, above) andled by manager Leo Durocher (2), the Giants caught the Dodgersand forced a playoff series, which the Giants won, thanks toBobby Thomson's three-run homer in the bottom of the ninthinning of the third game.NORMAN GLICKMAN, Lafayette, Calif. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. 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. According to sources, he was focused on his professional progress and awaiting the right time to reveal his relationship. Brandon Burlsworth was known as an American professional football player. [23] The Burlsworth Character Awards are a national award honoring character and sportsmanship in high school football. HEATHER NICHOLS, Everton, Ark. I think Brandon would be proud of the work were doing in his name. Here's the deal, our lunch people had different color labels on each tray. But I wanted to uncover the real story. David Hunt, who also helped Brian write the screenplay, directed the movie, and Gabe Mayhan was director of photography. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He ate only the green label items.. In 2001, "Eyes of a Champion, the Brandon Burlsworth Story" by Jeff Kinley was released. ``We just hope that there is something the players or this organization can do to help ease the pain of Brandon's family.''. The accident occurred near Alpena, Arkansas, while returning to his old neighborhood. I also remember that they weighed him. The Foundation aids in the meeting of childrens spiritual and physical needs by providing funds to those who are impoverished. Burlsworth was elected to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and the University of Arkansas Letterman's Association Hall of Honor in 2004. Sure, bring him on up for a game, he said. Get a cover. ``He was the local star. Brown said the movie got it right when they showed Brandon late at night throwing a medicine ball around in the indoor workout area of the Broyles Athletic Center. I can't tell you how exited I am. His death occurred as he was returning home from a training session in Fayetteville. Not like my younger brother Brandon. It was just one of those things when its time, its time. The Burlsworth family was paid by the Colts after their son, Brandon, died. Burlsworth was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the first overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft. Brandon Burlsworth went from freshman walk-on to an All-American at Arkansas before being the Colts' third-round pick in 1999. Just remember this, Brandon Burlsworth was wanted at Arkansas. Horton recalls the story well. But Arkansas was the dream. Every NFL offensive linemen I've ever had, they ran like that, Horton said. We just didn't have a good practice. Tice said the school will go ahead with plans it made before Burlsworth's death to hold a day in his honor next week. Heather's classes are empowering like nothing you will ever encounter. While the pain of losing Brandon always will be with her and the Burlsworth family, Barbara said she's also come to recognize a larger and mysterious divine plan in all that Brandon's indomitable spirit achieved during his brief lifetime. One was center Jay Leeuwenberg. 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. 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. And I didnt want him to always be wondering what could have been. Im sure he just got stuck in traffic, or maybe ran out of gas. His locker is enclosed in a glass case in the Razorback locker room. Burlsworth, 22, died 10 days after his selection on April 28, 1999, in a car crash in Arkansas. Mike Masterson's column appears regularly in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Knight was on target. Tice also told of a time when he'd become agitated with another lineman during practice and told the team to watch. Arlis Thrasher, said the couple was to have spent Saturday picking out wedding rings. I was trying to do extra, watch as much tape as possible. A self-described "walk-on filmmaker", Reindl decided to finance and produce the film.[29]. Yeah, lets go buy some Colts stuff.. Brandon Burlsworth was born on September 20, 1976, in Harrison, Arkansas. In the book about Brandon's life, retired businessman Bud Walsh of Harrison is credited with advising Brandon's older brother Marty to contact Razorback Assistant Coach Harold Horton to hopefully become a walk-on. He was coveted by UA coaches. Still, with each pick, even in the first round, you get more and more nervous. heather nichols everton arkansas Feb 26 2021 heather nichols everton arkansas Uncategorized Approximate Reputation Score. I could not believe what Isaw on the June 28 issue. It's the sophomore from Harrison, Burlsworth.. [30] The casting director was Stephanie Holbrook, C.S.A. He died as a result of the accident on April 28, 1999, and he had not survived it. Brandon Burlsworth was 22 years old when he died in a car accident. The work ethic that young man displayed is anexample for us all. Email him at [emailprotected], Copyright 2023, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. 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. [31], The movie was originally scheduled for a release date of January 29, 2016. On top of that, Dad had trouble with drinking and wasnt really in our lives when Brandon was a little boy. So before he started his senior year, I started working on getting my certification. July5). Remember, this was really Danny's first full recruiting class. Get acover. So we had guys like Grant Garrett and Russ Brown.. Other boys would go home after school got out in May and stay there until camp started in late July. Script writers are always going to take some liberties. I dont think anyone was at fault. Burlsworth was invited to the NFL after he finished his college career with the Arkansas Razorbacks. He graduated last December, in just 4-1/2 years, with a master's degree in business administration. Mike Huckabee sent a letter to the Burlsworth family. The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, in partnership with Walmart/Sam's Optical Department and independent optometrists across Arkansas, provides eye care to thousands of pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students. The life of former Arkansas offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth (center), here competing in a 1997 game against Louisiana-Mon- roe, was the subject of the movie . ``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. 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