After surviving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Daniel Rodriguez was set on accomplishing his goal and keeping his promise made to a fellow soldier who died in combat. Even while suffering from post-traumatic stress, Rodriguez shifted his focus to his goal for after war: playing for a Division I football program. See the interview here:

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