A reality check good for recruit
Loss of best friend as a freshman put R.J. Washington back on track

 
By Jake Trotter
Published: February 1, 2008

KELLER, Texas — Growing up, R.J. Washington was a self-proclaimed troublemaker.

"I used to be bad,” he said. "I was always getting into trouble.”

That changed during his freshman year of high school in a sweeping moment of heartbreak when Washington realized he no longer was invincible.

"You know, when you're in high school you never think you can get hurt,” he said. "I got slapped in the face wi...


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