Please read this touching story about Matt Ziesel a young man that "Just wants to play football" that became a media sensation overnight.
Matt Ziesel is a freshman at Benton High School in St Joseph, Mo, who loves to play football.
Last Friday night displayed what true sportsmanship truly is about in a freshman game against Maryville. The score was 46-0 which was a lost game for Benton but a winner for sportsmanship, coaches and all the players that night, along with Matt Ziesel who just wants to play football!
With 19 seconds left in a meaningless game, Benton Freshman Coach Dan McCamy, approached Maryville's coaches with the idea of allowing Matt to enter the game and score a touchdown. At first bewiltered by Mr. McCamy's advances the Spoofhounds' staff agreed.
Matt sprinted down the sideline, with Coach McCamy giving encouragement, and Maryville's players feigning attempts to tackle him.
Matt's father, Mike, Benton's activities director witnessed the game but his wife was out of town so Mr. McCamy decided to put the video on the internet for Mike's wife to see.
Matt has Down syndrome and Doctors had advised his parents that he probably shouldn't play football, due to the dangers of physical contact.
Matt watches the video and sees a touchtown regardless of the circumstances.
Matt just wants to play football!
To the Maryville and Benton players, and coaches, Thank You, for making this happen for Matt!
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