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The sun rises in Norco, Calif., as cars cautiously yield the right of way for horses crossing the busy streets. Drive through the city of 26,714 and you’ll see horse trails carved alongside roads in place of paved sidewalks. In a town filled with Cowboys lives a quarterback with a burning desire. A long-haired California athlete with one mentality – faith, family and football.
Gophers quarterback commit Vic Viramontes has a tattoo on his forearm as a constant reminder. The inscription — “those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” — inspires Viramontes to embrace every challenge on the road to a Division-I football program.
“If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?” Viramontes said.
The dual-threat quarterback was recently named California Offensive Player of the Year after tearing up defenses at Riverside City College (RCC). He drew offers from Kansas and Ole Miss. In the end, Minnesota and P.J. Fleck emerged as the winners in his recruiting decision.
But his journey didn’t start at Minnesota or Riverside City College.
My full feature with Vic, two of his JUCO coaches and his personal trainer: http://www.1500espn.com/gophers-2/2017/12/vic-viramontes-rowing-long-gophers-came-calling/
Gophers quarterback commit Vic Viramontes has a tattoo on his forearm as a constant reminder. The inscription — “those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” — inspires Viramontes to embrace every challenge on the road to a Division-I football program.
“If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?” Viramontes said.
The dual-threat quarterback was recently named California Offensive Player of the Year after tearing up defenses at Riverside City College (RCC). He drew offers from Kansas and Ole Miss. In the end, Minnesota and P.J. Fleck emerged as the winners in his recruiting decision.
But his journey didn’t start at Minnesota or Riverside City College.
My full feature with Vic, two of his JUCO coaches and his personal trainer: http://www.1500espn.com/gophers-2/2017/12/vic-viramontes-rowing-long-gophers-came-calling/