Guthrie linebacker battles disorder that causes him to see double

 
By Jenni Carlson
Published: October 26, 2007

GUTHRIE — Justin Chappell rattles off Guthrie's team motto without hesitation.

"Keep the focus,” he says.

No one wants that more than the senior linebacker.

Chappell is battling a rare neuromuscular disease that attacks his eyes and impairs his vision. He must take eight pills a day just to keep from seeing double. Playbooks would be a jumble, coaches would have four eyes and opponents would have two qu...


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