Dwayne Goodrich graduated last Saturday

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Sorry if already posted, this was on ESPN's SEC Blog:

Ex-Tennessee Volunteers Dwayne Goodrich goes from inmate to graduate - ESPN

Dwayne Goodrich was determined for his story to have a different ending.

He’d give anything if he could go back and rewrite the part of it that will haunt him -- not to mention several other grieving families -- for the rest of their lives, but that’s not possible. The only thing he could do anything about was the way his story ended.

So last Saturday morning, with most of his family in town, Goodrich graduated from the University of Tennessee.

It was a momentous occasion for him, coming some 15 years after he made a play that will live in Tennessee football lore forever and coming up on three years after he was released from prison.

As a convicted felon, Goodrich was wrought with emotion.

“I got teary-eyed, for several different reasons,” said Goodrich, now 35. “But most of all because I can’t bring those young men back.”
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The man has grown up. I'm sorry it took a tragedy that resulted in two deaths and his own incarceration--but proud of Goodrich for taking ownership of his mistakes and of his life. It is not easy.
 
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Pick Six on the big stage!

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Everyone makes mistakes and poor choices in their lives. Not everyone's story is as bad as his but he is trying to take his experience and help others. I am glad that he is getting his life together.
 
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HuntlandVolinColo said:
Well CBJ has one more guest speaker with a story to tell!
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Some folks screw up bad, seems hes truly sorry...and if he could relate this to someone, who chooses not to drink and drive then yes coach let him tell his story.
So sit on your pedestal, and spew your vile.
 
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I'm happy for him. I met him a few months before the accident and was struck at how polite he was. He's a very nice guy that mad a very bad decision.
 
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Great to see. He can't bring those men back but he could possibly help prevent many more from losing/taking lives. Wish him well. Would rather see a guy like that speaking to the team as opposed to Pac Man.
 
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Good to see! Sat by his aunt at the 1997 SEC Championship game. Was sad to hear what happened to him in Dallas. Hopefully he learned a lesson & maybe that can keep someone else from learning that the hard way.
 
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When did he get out? I thought he was still in jail? Did he earn this honor online while still in jail?

No matter how he did it congrats to him.
 
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I remember seeing the video of the Israeli man that was struck hugging Goodrich and forgiving him during the sentencing. They both broke down. It was very moving. It won't be easy to get a job as a convicted felon but at least he is trying and has taken an important step toward a productive life. Best of luck, Dwayne.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
I remember seeing the video of the Israeli man that was struck hugging Goodrich and forgiving him during the sentencing. They both broke down. It was very moving. It won't be easy to get a job as a convicted felon but at least he is trying and has taken an important step toward a productive life. Best of luck, Dwayne.
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Really? A UT player/grad and he will have a hard time getting a job if he stays in east tennessee? Reality points to that not being the case. IMO - he deserves a chance to do well. US is a country of 2nd chances.
 
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I would hire him in a second so long as he let me say his name using a John Ward impression.

De. Wayne. Goodrich.
 
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