Three Guys Before The Game – Avon Cobourne (Episode 216)

Do you know who Avon Cobourne is?

Sure, the easy answer is West Virginia University’s all-time leading football rusher.  However, that’s just a tiny piece of a life story that’s both improbable and inspiring.

Cobourne provides background and details about a career that could have easily ended before it ever began.  You’ll learn how he overcame homelessness, major injury, coaching changes and challenges that would have made most people quit.

It’s a motivating and enlightening story that you’ll likely share with others.

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