The Arizona State football office gets plenty of unsolicited films and inquiries from prospective players. When He Peizhang showed up in person for a third time, the staff decided to leave it up to running backs coach Shaun Aguano to break the news to the young hopeful that the team didn't need a walk-on at that position.
Aguano was prepared to send the player on his way. But the more the young man talked, the more Aguano's interest was piqued. He appreciated his persistence, his work ethic, his backstory, the respectful manner in which he pleaded his case.