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Here's a guy you root for: Robert Turbin
Former Utah State running back and hopeful 2012 NFL draft pick.
His sister Trina, died of M.S. at age 21. His brother Lonnie, a heroin addict, was shot and killed at age 35. His other sister Tiffany is paralyzed from the neck down with cerebral palsy. Growing up, he took care of her -- bathing, feeding, comforting -- while his mother struggled with drug abuse.
Playing in the NFL, he says, hasn't just been his dream. It's been his duty -- means to provide for his sister, nephews and nieces.
Great story here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/08/SPKC1NI3BS.DTL
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