FSN: Cedric Thompson, Gophers seniors take circuitous route to Citrus Bowl

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Cedric Thompson never thought he'd be on a stage this big.

Growing up in tiny Calipatria, Calif., playing Big Ten football was a pipe dream for Thompson. He received some offers from smaller schools, including in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, before the University of Minnesota finally took a chance on him.

Four years later, Thompson has left behind his tough upbringing and found a new family. His extended group of brothers constitute the Gophers football team, a program that Thompson and his fellow seniors have helped turn around since they arrived on campus.

"I was getting calls from NAIA schools, and I was excited just to play football," Thompson said. "I would never think that I was at a place like this. I'm definitely fortunate. I'm definitely blessed. And I'm definitely thankful for the opportunity I have now."

http://www.foxsports.com/north/stor...s-take-circuitous-route-to-citrus-bowl-121914

Go Gophers!!
 

The seniors and redshirt seniors have been through a lot...they have helped to reset the reputation of the program and pave the way to a brighter future. I wish them ALL all the best.
 

if yall haven't seen the documentary Bombay Beach staring a young Cedric Thompson, I would highly recommend it. He certainly has come a long way.
 

Great article. Glad that this experience has been so positively life-altering for him. It sucks that they don't get paid, but this is something that doesn't happen in the NFL.
 





This group of seniors can look back with pride that they were part of the foundation bricks of the program.

I am really happy and proud of Cedric Thompson and Cameron Boticelli for overcoming such great adversities.

They exemplify everything that is good about college football.
 

Couldn't find it on netflix instant stream anyway.
 




Many times documentaries can be screened on the film's website.

I don't know if Bombay Beach is of of them.
 

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/41941881?portrait=0" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/41941881">Where Are They Now: CeeJay</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/almavimeo">Alma Har'el</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
 

<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/23573979?byline=0&portrait=0" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/23573979">Bombay Beach - CeeJay</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/almavimeo">Alma Har'el</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
 






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