Andre Sam, a Marshall senior who has shared his lifelong struggle with stuttering, has become an inspiration to many.
Sam is a sixth year senior who plays safety for the Thundering Herd football team and has had a standout season so far. Sam played for McNeese State before transferring to Marshall.
He first started stuttering at the age of six after his father died followed by his grandfather shortly after. This disorder has stuck with him in his 23 years of life, but he has gained more confidence in his speaking.
In an interview with Dr.