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Video: Music fills Linebacker’s life off the field

November 25, 2013 by Kara Stutesman

The hard-hitting linebacker Blake Rudd is able to express himself off the field through playing the guitar. Rudd was inspired by his uncle to pick up the guitar in 7th grade; the same time he picked up a football. Even with his hectic schedule, Rudd still manages to find the time to play and relax.

Video/editing by: Kara Stutesman

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Students

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