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Published: January 2, 2009
BCS National Championship: Tim Tebow a shining example for homeschooled athletes
By Jenni Carlson
Justin McCullough has a simple reason for loving football.

"I like hitting people,” he said.

The teenager is broad and stout, perfectly suited for the offensive line and for popping defenders. But even though he lives in Oklahoma City , he can’t play for Douglass or Southeast or any other high school in the district.

Truth is, he can’t play for any public school in the state.

Mc...

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