Texas Longhorns: Nate Boyer
Video: Nate Boyer's inspirational journey
In response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Nate Boyer enlisted in the military and joined the Green Berets. After finishing his enlistment and earning a Bronze Star, Boyer set his sights on football and walked on as a long-snapper at the University of Texas.
Walk-ons McCrary, Boyer earn scholarships
McCrary is a junior wide receiver from Austin's Lake Travis High School. He has served as the Longhorns' holder for the past two seasons, including on Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal against Texas A&M last fall.
Boyer joined the program last season as a 30-year-old walk-on after spending the previous nine years in the Army.
The former Green Beret staff sergeant -- he served for two tours of duty in Iraq -- is competing with freshman Kyle Ashby for Texas' long-snapping duties.
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