Last Shot

[ls317]

CLOVIS, Calif. - The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands in unison and pounding the bleachers with their feet.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8145680/

[cornermouse]

1. Wonderful story about an extremely unusual young man.

Unusual because most of the people in his shoes don't have the ability to concentrate on a goal the way that he did.

[ls317]

3. Let him play

Personally I thought that was a class move by the coach.. To let the kid play

[cornermouse]

8. Yes it was.

Most coaches wouldn't have let him play.

Its a wonderful story, it just shouldn't be considered realistic to start expecting other autistics to do what he did.

[goodboy]

2. that' s a really nice story. thanks for posting! Welcome to DU!

[uppityperson]

4. Thank you for a positive story.

It is good to remember that people can be decent also.

[Sapphire Blue]

5. Thanks for posting this beautiful story... hard to type through the tears

Welcome to DU! :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

[FreedomAngel82]

6. That's so sweet

I loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[carpediem]

7. thanks for posting this. n/t

.

[aeolian]

9. Oh, wow, what a great story!

I've got tears in my eyes! Thanks. :)