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Found this article on him. I really like his comeback story... I don't know where he is as far as being a NFL football player, but great story of turning himself around...
Bass working hard in second chance with Aggies
Published Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12:20 AM
By ROBERT CESSNA
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Ben Bass seemed to be just another victim of a coaching change when he left the Texas A&M football program after the 2008 season. He wasn't making an impact on the field, and he was doing worse in the classroom.
He seemed to be collateral damage from an 4-8 season, the first season for Mike Sherman, who had taken over Dennis Franchione. Several players fell by the wayside as Sherman built the program, and Bass was among them. Besides, no one missed a blocking tight end without a catch in 10 games in an offense that averaged 88.5 rushing yards per game, which was 114th in the country.
But instead of just fading away, Bass worked overtime to rejoin the program. Now, he has a chance to be the catch of the season in the Big 12. The 6-foot-5, 280-pounder has been on a mission since fall camp opened.
Read more:
http://www.aggiesports.com/football/Bass-working-hard-in-second-chance-with-Aggies
Bass working hard in second chance with Aggies
Published Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12:20 AM
By ROBERT CESSNA
[email protected]
Ben Bass seemed to be just another victim of a coaching change when he left the Texas A&M football program after the 2008 season. He wasn't making an impact on the field, and he was doing worse in the classroom.
He seemed to be collateral damage from an 4-8 season, the first season for Mike Sherman, who had taken over Dennis Franchione. Several players fell by the wayside as Sherman built the program, and Bass was among them. Besides, no one missed a blocking tight end without a catch in 10 games in an offense that averaged 88.5 rushing yards per game, which was 114th in the country.
But instead of just fading away, Bass worked overtime to rejoin the program. Now, he has a chance to be the catch of the season in the Big 12. The 6-foot-5, 280-pounder has been on a mission since fall camp opened.
Read more:
http://www.aggiesports.com/football/Bass-working-hard-in-second-chance-with-Aggies
