Pittsburg State safety Deron Washington, like many football-playing young men, is inspired by his father, Donald.
Years ago, Donald played football at Louisiana Tech. His dream was to play in the NFL, and he was convinced it would happen, until a senior-year injury robbed him of that opportunity.
Now Deron, 23, hopes to do his part to make sure the Washington family gets
“Watching my father play, he inspired me,” said Deron, a four-year starter for the Gorillas with played his high school ball at Raymore-Peculiar. “He was my coach ... he pushed us and that’s what drives me.