From Friday night lights to a chance to shine on Sundays: Eaton's Austin Ekeler has used influence of mother, family, friends, community and skeptics to realize his NFL dream – Greeley Tribune
A half-decade ago, then-Colorado State University football coach Jim McElwain visited Eaton High School to take a look at potential recruits. Bill Mondt, Eaton’s football coach at the time, slyly took McElwain into the school’s gymnasium, where Austin Ekeler was shooting hoops, practicing for the upcoming basketball season. McElwain appeared a bit perplexed as to […]
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