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WATCH: Big Ten Network highlights awesome story about Saquon Barkley’s generosity
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Saquon Barkley’s name is mentioned just about every week. Whether it’s about the Heisman Trophy race, NFL draft stock, or SportsCenter highlights, the Penn State running back usually finds his way into the conversation.
But there’s more to Barkley than just what fans see on Saturday afternoon. A kinder, more generous side that’s somewhat hard to imagine when he’s running over defenders and embarrassing opponents ever single week. That’s the side that Big Ten Network wanted to highlight.
In a short clip from the television series The Journey BTN examined a story about Barkley’s generosity towards a fellow track star during his high school days. And after one extremely act of kindness, the two are now linked together.
Here’s a story about @@PennStateFball‘s Saquon Barkley that you may not know. And it says plenty about the Heisman candidate. pic.twitter.com/9DuzvZyK9a
— Penn State On BTN (@PennStateOnBTN) October 1, 2017
Not many high school athletes are willing to surrender a medal of any kind, but Barkley did offered his because he felt like a fellow star deserved it.
These are the stories that really make sports such an incredible part of life.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB