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Brett Bowden

ONLY ON 3: Pro football coach wants special athlete on his team

Submitted by Marissa Jasek on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:42pm.READ MORE:
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video A high school football player with Down syndrome is being offered the chance of a lifetime: to be part of a professional football team. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Appears Bowden will get to dress out for football games

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 5:10pm.READ MORE:
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A plan has been agreed upon for Brett to remain a part of the team that would also comply with North Carolina High School Athletic Association regulations. It will allow him to participate actively and give him the opportunity to feel as a part of his team. He will still be allowed to lead his team on the field and participate in pre and post-game activities. Full story...
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NCHSAA: No rule change for special athlete

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 3:56pm.READ MORE:
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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association says Brett Bowden can still lead the team onto the field, but only as a student manager or student coach. He will not be able to wear equipment. Full story...
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Age rule ends special athlete's football career

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:19pm.READ MORE:
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video One special high school athlete's true love is being taken away from him. Brett Bowden will no longer be able to play football because of his age, and no exception is going to be made despite his incredible story. Full story...
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