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Players of Alabama football celebrating Father’s Day

Today, we recognize men that hold one thing close to their hearts: family.

Like soldiers in the military, these men work every day to keep their households working in peace and unity. While mothers play a valuable role in the nurturing of children, a balanced individual needs both parents in its life.

As hard as it is on the average person, the goal to maintain a family is more of a challenge for an athlete – especially one in college. For them, it is the daunting task of juggling a child (or children) with school and the burning desire of having a professional future in sports.