Josh Paschal

Josh Paschal

Diagnosed with a rare malignant melanoma on the bottom of his right foot in July of 2018, Josh, the Wildcats’ defensive standout, faced a year-long battle. Josh endured three surgeries and a year-long treatment protocol of monthly immunotherapy treatments and missed...
Joe Spivak

Joe Spivak

The high-energy defensive tackle exudes passion for the game he dearly loves and became a full-time starter for the Wildcats up front on a defense this year.  A defense that is regarded as one of the best in the country. Joe is a people person and one of the best...
David Shaw

David Shaw

The head coach for Stanford shared publicly the incredible bond he and his brother Eric share after David was sure his brother was going to lose his battle with a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer two years ago. After a seven-year battle with the disease, Eric...
Josephus Smith

Josephus Smith

The defensive tackle from Austin Peay State University was living his best life on and off the field when 2020 started. The Governors had just won their conference championship for the first time since 1977. Off the field he and his wife, Shermiria, were expecting...
Rex Culpepper

Rex Culpepper

The quarterback for Syracuse has endured a public and difficult journey since his diagnosis of a rare form of cancer in 2018. Rex overcame a difficult diagnosis, surgery, 100 hours of chemotherapy and a position change before creating a memorable moment during the...