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Time. >> reporter: he enrolled in north carolina state after the school allowed him to play football and baseball. >> i always wanted to do something different, unique. i wanted to be uncommon in that fashion. >> reporter: there was only one problem, his father harrison was sick. >> my dad had diabetes his whole life. fast forward it's my junior year in college. he wasn't doing well at the time. ended up get. ing drafted by the rockies. the next day my dad passed away in 2010. so i'm at the biggest high in my life. the next day he's gone. my dad always thought i would play shortstop for the ne...