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How Penn State DE Yetur Gross-Matos Overcame Tragedy to Achieve Stardom

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It's one of those stories that changes lives and changes the way we think.

A beautifully raw and revealing story that twists and turns its way through life and finds unimaginable lessons that will take your breath away.

"My dad is everything to me," star Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos says, distilling it all to its essence. "He didn't have to be part of my life, didn't have to adopt me. He chose me.

"That's a powerful thing."

Remember it as a story of love. Remember it today, tomorrow and every day.