There’s a saying that the handbook for being a father is the one you get from watching your father.
Matt Rhule thought he was prepared. His father, Denny, had taken him everywhere. Spent time with him. Talked to his son. Listened to him. Raised a man.
On Oct. 28, 2004, Matt was ready to take the baton and pass on the wisdom and experiences to his own son, who was about to be born in Asheville, North Carolina.
But there’s no way to be prepared for what happened next. No handbook.
Doctors told Matt that young Bryant, born at 32 weeks, was struggling.