PROVIDENCE — Justin Denson told himself he wasn’t going to cry.
By the time Wednesday’s 3 p.m. signing day ceremony at La Salle took place, Denson was already officially signed to play football at Michigan State. The coaches there woke him up this morning to make sure he was still going to be a Spartan and there wasn’t a last-second change of heart.
He showed up fashionably late to his own ceremony, sat down, said a few words, then signed some paperwork before thanking everyone who helped him on his journey. Then, walking toward his mother Ebony – donning a green jacket and a Michigan State hat – Denson broke down.
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Former La Salle All-State football star Justin Denson told himself he wasn’t going to cry after signing his National Letter of Intent to play at Michigan State, but that plan ended quickly once he saw his mother, Ebony, who was there to give her son a hug.
Life-changing moments have a way of making people do that.
“Since I was a kid, this is all I ever wanted. This is what I dreamed about,” Denson said. “Growing up my attitude I always knew I was going to be here.
“… It took people believing in me and helping me keep that alive and expressing it on the field and in the weight room and in the classroom. It’s a dream come true.”
Former La Salle All-Stater Justin Denson sits down prior to Wednesday’s National Signing Day ceremony where Denson made his commitment to Michigan State official.
While some of the nation’s best recruits add some theatrics to their signing day announcements, there was no need for theatrics in Denson’s decision.
Of course, the recruiting never stopped. After being recruited by…
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Publish date : 2023-12-21 10:33:33
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