Trevor Wikre is a man after my own heart. I love it. He made the news this week when he chose to lose a pinkie for his passion. The senior right guard on the Mesa State College football team elected to graduate without his right little finger. His team won’t play on network TV. There will be no post-season bowl game. There’s no way he’s going to play on Sundays in the years ahead. He didn’t choose to lose the pinkie for a multi-million dollar contract. He just wants to play football.
When college is over, football is over. Football is one of the few games that a man leaves behind when he’s out of school. Sure, there may be some semi-pro outfit nearby or an Arena football team to play with but, the truth is, like most senior college football players, Trevor won’t put the pads on again after this season. That’s why it’s worth the pinkie. He’s savoring the moment. In a few weeks, Trevor’s football career will start gathering dust on participation certificates, trophies, and varsity letters at his mom’s house. He didn’t want to see it end from the sideline.
A lot of people say it’s not a smart move. I say it’s not a smart move, it’s a heart move. Go for it, Trevor! I hope you have a blast during the final weeks of your football career.
Check out Rick Reilly's column at ESPN the Magazine here.
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