Burnt ROUX: Jasper Edwards at NSU

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LAFAYETTE - Being a part of the University of Louisiana's first winning season since 1995 has been a great experience for former Northwest High wide receiver Jasper Edwards. Edwards, who has always dreamed of playing major college football, might not have gotten the chance to be a part of that history-making squad had he listened when recruiters said he was too small to play D-I football. Most of Edwards' offers came from smaller schools, so the ex-Raider took matters into his own hands and walked on to the Louisiana program last year. "Other schools said I was to short," Edwards said, "but I always liked UL and I thought they had a good chance to compete in football." Since arriving at UL, Edwards has learned following his dream will take more work and dedication than high school athletics ever required of him. "At football practices the coaches and the players are really into it," Edwards noted. "The coaches are very hands-on and teach the game. The practices are very up-tempo." Edwards noticed the speed and talent differences right away. The rest of the story By George Hollier Sports Correspondent

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Does he write, sing, or play the guitar the best---great article!!!!

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Size doesn't matter Former Northwest star, Edwards, earns scholarship at NSU "I can believe that this has happened," Edwards said. "I have always worked hard and when I went to Northwestern, I just continued to work hard." Edwards, who originally walked-on with the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, made a favorable impression on the Demons' coaching staff. The rest of the story