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16 Paul Boschung Retired University of Alabama Left tackle defense/strong tackle offense 1966-70 MEMORABLE MOMENT Oct. 4, 1969, Alabama vs. Ole Miss is generally considered "the night major college football went prime time." Early in the game, Ole Miss was driving deep into Alabama territory. Down near the goal line, the Ole Miss running back fumbled and I recovered the ball. Both teams were on their games that night and it seemed as though the last team to possess the ball would win the game. Late in the fourth quarter, Ole Miss was driving into Alabama territory, it was fourth down and inches to go for Ole Miss, when I sacked Archie Manning 3 yards deep in his own backfield. Alabama took over the ball and eventually won the game. HOW MY FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE HELPED ME AT WORK AND IN LIFE During my four years at Alabama, Coach Bryant talked to his teams about many things having to do with life after football. Three things in particular have stayed with me over the years and have meant a lot to me in both my personal and professional life. He talked to us about character, honor and integrity. These things have been an important part of my life since then. Every morning when my feet hit the floor, I thank the good Lord for giving me another day, and almost immediately my thoughts turn to those words: character, honor and integrity. I have discovered over the years that the person who values those things will have no difficulty, regardless of circumstance, in making the right decision. Wesley Britt Governmental & Corporate Affairs projects manager University of Alabama Offensive tackle 2000-2004 Team captain, SEC Good Works Team, SEC All-Academic, Jacobs Blocking Trophy, All-American 2004, All-SEC 2002, 2003, 2004 MEMORABLE MOMENT It was the Third Saturday in October my junior season and, of course, that meant we were playing the fabled Alabama-Tennessee rivalry. After starting 34 consecutive games, early in the first quarter I suffered a broken tibia and fibula after a Vols' missed tackle landed on the back of my left leg. While lying on the field in front of 100,000 silent fans, I could not stop thinking about my teammates and how incredibly blessed I was to have had the opportunity to play the great game of football for one of the most tradition-rich teams in all of sports. Coming from humble beginnings in Cullman, Ala., this little country boy had gotten to do something that most children dream about all their lives … and I was grateful. I did not know if I would ever be able to return to the gridiron, and if football wasn't in my future — if I never played another down in my life — I knew God had another plan for me, and it was a lot better than any plan I had scheduled out for myself. Those few moments certainly helped me put things into perspective. HOW MY FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE HELPS ME AT WORK AND LIFE Football has armed me with a transferable skill set, which I rely on daily, both at work and at home with my wife and children. To be successful in football or business, you must work seamlessly with a diverse team to accomplish a common cause, and I was fortunate to learn this at a young age. The best teams I was a part of were made up of very different individuals who valued and respected each other's strengths and backgrounds. Among many other things, the sport taught me the importance of being adaptable, setting goals and working diligently to accomplish them. As an offensive lineman, if I did not do my job every play my teammate could be injured … I was my brother's keeper. Through 100-degree three-a-day practices, losses, being fired from two NFL jobs and injuries, I learned how to overcome and grow through adversity. Having four head coaches in four years taught me how to embrace and thrive amid organizational change. To be successful at football, you must be very disciplined and practice self- improvement every single day. This same principle transfers directly as I strive to be a great husband, father, friend and professional. Team sports taught me the value of surrounding yourself with great people, as we are only as strong as our weakest link. PROFILES Boschung recovered fumble in momentous Ole Miss game. Boschung recalls words of Bear Bryant. Britt broke his leg against Tennessee. Britt today with family. Britt played for New England Patriots 2006-08.

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