Regardless of your view of any war, to blame or hate the soldiers is completely ridiculous. Regardless of the reasons the war was fought he watched his friends fall in combat and was wounded defending his squad-mates. You owe him respect for that alone. If you want to fight corruption, don't start by attacking the men and women that risk and give their lives because of it.
TO ALL THOSE JERKS CALLING THIS YOUNG MAN WORTHLESS AND CRAP U SHOULD LOOK IN A MIRROR AND SEE WHAT YOUR DOING WITH YOUR MISERABLE PITIFUL LIVES! HE SHED BLOOD FOR YOU UNGRATFUL ASSES AND U REPAY HIM WITH THIS? THIS IS THE MOST PATHETIC THING I'VE EVER SEEN. I HOPE BY THE TIME I JOIN THE ARMY THERE WILL BE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY GIVE A DAMN!! THIS IS WHAT DETERMAINATION LOOKS LIKE JUST BECAUSE UR SORRY ASSES QUIT DOESN'T MEAN OTHER PEOPLE WILL GET SOME GOD DAMN RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO PROTECT U!
@edrubangura I was in Iraq. I was close enough to them to know I liked my combat boots better. The only dumbass I've seen so far from these comments is you and I'm pretty sure the majority here would agree with that. It's quite obvious you have no life and I'm almost positive no love life since you have spent so much time trying to get off on trying to bash this guy. Therefore this will be my last comment to you, because your pathetic excuse for existence isn't worth any more of my time.
I am spending more time, to educate idiots like you. Funny that you think a caring and loving guy like me, doesn't have love life. Most women like good people like me, while a fucking selfish warmonger and heartless guy like you, can't last longer with a girl. I would bet you must be a single guy, because you are obsessed with love life lol
Dan.... you are an inspiration to so many. I am proud, your brothers and sisters are proud, and the fallen are proud. Keep on keep'en on my friend your passion, dreams , and promises will be fulfilled. They are with you..... you know it. BK B4
@edrubangura do the world a favor and eat shit and die. I'm pretty certain shit is pretty easy for you to find since you probably rarely leave the safety of your mother's basement.
Fucking nazi warmonger idiot. Put yourself in Iraqis' shoes and let me know how you feel about this war veteran guy who wants to play football. Dumbass!
A truely inspiring story. I hope VT works with you and you not only become a star, but you become a role model for others in sports, and for other vets like you. You deserve it. Champions are made like this.
If he already has the post 9/11 GI bill and has established residency in the state of virginia he'll get 4 years of tuition paid for. He does not need a scholarship and can just walk on the football team and collect E-5 BAH. So we'll see him playin somewhere.
@edrubangura If it ensured that a little POS like you was killed? In a heart beat. You and those like to need to be clean out like an enema for an elephant. You're a festering pile of SHIT that needs to be flushed permanently. This young man does more for this world when he takes a crap than you've done your entire pathetic useless life. You aren't worthy enough to hold his used toilet paper let alone his jockstrap. Do the world a favor and stop breathing...please.
Hey idiot, imagine if Daniel was a chinese guy looking to be a movie star in China, after being involved in a war against the USA, killing 100 USA Patriots.
our teacher told us about him i live in mount airy nc and that is where he come from and my passion is football also and this makes me want to be just like him and work as hard as he did and if football is his passion i hope that one day he goes pro
Daniel, saw the video again and after reading some non-sense comments by few, had to do 2nd post. I'm pretty sure after what you've been through, you should have a thick skin to shrug some of the negative comments left on here. Just know that there are more of us pulling for you and wishing the best.
Daniel, you're a true inspiration. Keep on persevering. You're a true testament to the spirit and character of all those that serve in uniform. And all those who are willing to not only dream but also dare to give 100% to realize such goals. Best of luck and we'll be rooting for you!
Daniel Rodriguez, you sir are a great man. I really enjoyed the video. I loved football all through high school and sadly didn't get to play in college. I'm a former Marine in where I blew both my knees out in operations. I went through large amounts of depression once I got out knowing I couldn't do sports any more. My time is come and gone now. I'm 36. I've had surgery and now weight lift and do my cardio 3x a week. I can say that if you get that chance.. Go with everything you have, Good luck
Thank you Daniel Rodriguez for your service to USA. You are a role model for many of us and you will get your shot to be a football player. Keep at it Soldier! :)
Never succumb to defeat brother, keep at it, you're almost at the finish line. You have brothers over here in Arlington VA if you need some training buddies.
It's amazing to me that some really sad, misguided, people use something so positive as this to try to push their over-zealous ignorant political views. This is an inspiration, or should be, to all who have faced adversity, of any kind. Why can't people let it be what it is? He is a great example of someone who has more to overcome than many of us ever will, yet he's doing it. If he can, we can. It's a great lesson for us all. Best to you, Daniel, and thank you. For your service and this film.
@edrubangura I'm not here to argue politics with you. This video is simply about a veteran who wants to play college football. Your comment about this guy being a "brainwash useful idiot" and "not deserving a chance in football" is a completely unwarranted. Take your opinions about the wars and shove up your ass or go talk to someone who might actually give a rats ass.
idiot warmonger . Do you think the Iraqis or Afghan victims of these unnecessary wars would feel any compassion about this former brainwash useful idiot soldier who is using war he was involved in to get in football?
@edrubangura this is a video about a 23 year old veteran trying to play football. It has no relevance to any politically themed views of yours. I think 40 against 400 is remarkable against any standard, and yet that is the only reference to his days in combat. This is not a pro or anti war video by any means, so please keep your fallacies away from this video.
Why did he go there for the first place, to kill people? Remember those 400 of iraqis were true Patriots and he killed many of them. Just imagine if chineses were to invade the USA. Do you think you could feel compassion and sympathy to one chinese veteran who is looking to play football?
@edrubangura Grow the hell up. I don't agree with the war either but im not a pussy who says tells soldiers to repent for killing. Why dont you take your anger out on the people who sent us to war in the first place? Don't blame the soldiers for taking orders, blame the corrupt government for giving them.
You fucking selfish person, you seem to not get it, do you? Let me ask you this, if you were an iraqi victim, do you think you would have compassion or sympathy for this war veteran guy who dreams about playing football? This is not about politics, it's about common sense. I use my critical thinking when analysing facts or events. Always put on someone else shoes(in this case, an iraqi victim), before you talk your diatribes
@edrubangura bring that comment to me in person and see just how fast you end up swallowing your own teeth and crapping out you own internal organs.
Your comments left by you frail fingers attached to that 500 pounds of fat are better left on the sight of other liberal democrat dirt bags like yourself. I am sure you will be welcome at CNN and MSNBC , but not here.
That's soooo funny, idiot. You are talking to someone who has a black belt in Martial Art, in Shotokan(Karate). For sure, I would love to kick your fucking fat ass, if I meet you.
And again, I am not a typical liberal, I am a socialist marxist, a Green Guy. Far way to the left of the liberal. CNN or MSNBC are just like Fox news for me, as they both support banker wars on the third world. Try again dumbass!
@edrubangura Sure you are....sure you are ......bring it ....less typing more action. Leave the kid alone. He is doing something to better himself and to raise the motivation of others and you have nothing better to do then bash him on here due to you personal views. You are the guy that has nothing better to do then to be confrontational on you tube, you are doing nothing more then showing your ignorance in a public domain
I wish I met you in person, I could smack you so hard you'll have to take off your shoes to shit! Talking that you want a fight with me, via your fucking keyboard is just stupid, motherfucker.
Between, this war veteran is fucking selfish, and not doing nothing to better himself. I would respect him if he was to alert the brainwashed public against these banker wars that are bankrupting our country and killing millions of people in the third world. Fuck off, now
@edrubangura you talking about all these useless wars being started but what r u doing right now? you may have your own views, but don't be hypocritical as well. thats just in bad taste
Are you asking what I am doing now? Fucking dumbass!
I am at least here trying to talk to this war veteran, instead of dreaming about football, he should be on TV or at least be involved in Anti-wars protests and waking up the brainwashed people like you, to not support any future bankers wars and probably, he can be able to influece the public, to not even dare go to war against Iran. And yes, idiot, like you, want him to play foodball.
@edrubangura lmao your flipping out over a stupid video man. Bring your concerns to your local Representative or use a different method of expressing your views.
You are what we call a decendant from the tribe called "girly men". Go hug a tree, march for gay marriage, and live your scared, meek, worthless life in a cave and complain about how I just infringed upon your sensitivity.
Hey idiot, imagine if Daniel was a chinese guy looking to be a movie star in China, after being involved in a war against the USA, killing 100 USA Patriots and the war still continues and China still occupies our country.
You as an american, could you still hope Daniel makes it and becomes famous? Of course, you would hope Daniel not to make it.
So, put yourself in someone's else shoes, and notice how stupid you are? Fucking warmonger nazi that you are!
LOL ok BUT lets get back on track here. Daniel is not chinese and he doesnt want to be an actor. He wants to play football as a walk on. He is working harder than most ever would to get where he is. You see. Daniel is not weak, he does not give up and he has more ambition than you or anyone else in your country probably does. Moron. Chinese actor???? WTF? This was an awful comparison to whatever point you were trying to make.
You still don't get it, dumbass. My whole point was to make you to put yourself in someone's else shoes, and notice how stupid and selfish you are!
Let me put this way again, let's suppose you, you were an Iraqi who has experienced the Bush war which was aimed at controlling your country oil and more than one million of Iraqis died because of that war, Daniel was involved in. So, you as an Iraqi, do you think you would wish for the best for Daniel?
And again you don't know me, you piece of crap. Why do you think that Daniel has more ambition than I do? You don't even know me, do you?
Daniel was a stupid motherfucker ignorant who was involved in banker wars and he thought he was being a Patriot. Very sad that if he wanted to know, he could have known it that the bush war was about oil. He was just foot solider, a useful idiot soldier being used by bankers to kill the third world people for oil.
@edrubangura you should go live on an island isolated from civilization. you don't deserve to live in any country, whether it be America or China, where you disrespect the guys putting their lives on the line for your rights and freedom.
Hey jackass, you said this: you disrespect the guys putting their lives on the line for your rights and freedom.
I really must say you are a fucking EVIL brain-dead right-winger motherfucker.
Funny that you say all these bankers' wars aimed at controlling Third world countries' resources such as oil, are helping to save our rights and freedom :-).
Explain then why the USA and Al-Qaeda are working together to overthrow secular leaders such as Gaddafi or Assad.
@edrubangura cool story bro. way to troll a video that directly has nothing to do with the war. nothing to do with the governments tactics or war aims. nothing to do with the USA or Al-Qaeda. just about a guy who fights for his country and wants to play football. there are countless other videos you can troll on that actually talk about those issues. not here. gtfo.
The guy didn't fight for his country, rather he fought for bankers' wars, the same bankers who are the enemies within of country and are destroying this country.
Rather than dreaming about playing football, don't you think that it could be great if this guy was to be a great voice of the Anti-War movement against bankers' wars and probably help to prevent the imminent war against Iran?
Remember that this guy was lazy and didn't care about Iraqis and if he cared, he could have informed himself that W's Iraq war was all about oil.
Just ask an iraqi victim of W's war what he thinks about this guy and then let me know
@25Hagar this is pretty rude as well. I wouldn't depict a whole set of people based on this guys views. Liberals aren't aggressive like this guy, and as a liberal i believe Dan is an inspiration to us all. Don't stoop down to edrubangura's level.
You fucking selfish person, you seem to not get it, do you? Let me ask you this, if you were an iraqi victim, do you think you would have compassion or sympathy for this war veteran guy who dreams about playing football? This is not about politics, it's about common sense. I use my critical thinking when analysing facts or events. Always put on someone else shoes(in this case, an iraqi victim), before you talk your diatribes.
First grow up, you piece of shit and the speak. According to your channel,You are a 14 years old so you don't know any shit. Go ask your daddy if fighting wars for bankers is good. If you were an iraqi, you could not lucky this guy. Always put your fucking self in someone else's shoes and you will learn.
This young man is the definition of perseverance. Your father and fallen brothers are smiling down on you. Anyone who comes across this video should share it. God Bless you and America. "Don't give up, don't ever give up." -Jimmy V
Inspiring video man and Virginia Tech is the perfect fit for you. Your dedication, military background, and blue collar attitude embodies everything that VT stands for as a university and a football team. Good Luck and Ut Prosim!
Read the story and saw the video, man, what a story. As a veteran myself, going to wish that VT give this guy a shot and a spot. For him to go through hell and back, he would be a excellent leader, captain for the "kids" on the team.
Daniel, as a Hokie graduate and lifelong fan, I would just like to say it would be an honor for us to have such a special young man play in Blacksburg. However, if you choose another school, rest assure I will still be rooting for you. God Bless you Daniel! God Bless America
Awesome video, Awesome story, and even more Awesome leadership skills..... Hope to see you running out to Enter Sandman wearing a burnt orange & Chicago maroon jersey!!!! Va Tech needs someone like you and your inspiration on campus.
Saw ur story aswell. Thank you for serving this country! Keep up ur hard work and I know someone will give u a shot! Hard work pays off but I'm sure u already know that. Keep it up man I'll b looking for u on Saturdays.
Saw your story and had to watch this video. It was one of the most inspiring things I've seen in awhile. Being a sports fan, I'm so glad to see these kind of athletes with great character. Keep up the good work and God Bless :)
Very inspirational Daniel! this is by far one of the best video I've seen in awhile.I respect your attitude.I love college football well I hope to get to see you play soon.Like you said ..NEVER GIVE UP!
I seriously admire what you are about, what you've done and what you're doing. Kids should look up to people like you instead of all the douchebags on TV. Keep doing what you're doing man! I hope you get everything you are going for.
Get into West Point, play football for Army and get back into the military as an officer. We truly need more leaders like you to inspire and motivate our troops. As a military veteran myself, I came across plenty of unworthy officers. You sir, would make a difference.
Only difference between me and this guy.. is that I was born in a war. As far as I can see we both have obstacles to overcome... we strive to do better and we strive for someone to give us the opportunity to prove ourselves and to give us that one chance. It's not an easy road; what I don't get it is how some people have it easy. Here is another person like me.. running his ass off, hurting, going through emotional rollercoasters and WE put effort... it's just a matter of who see's it or not.
I really hope that you end up playing for one of the best Div. 1 schools. Any team would be lucky to have someone like you. Keep it up and good luck :) And thank you for serving!!
i just wanna say that there is a whole lot of thing in this world that can be used as inspiration, but this man has definitely inspired me to achieve the goals i want for myself. I thank you for your service and i will use ur story as inspiration to fuel my drive. as of now im headed nowhere and am on the verge of desperation. its now the time to take myself serious and shoot for what i want
Thank God for people like him. I hope he gets a chance, whoever doesn't give him a chance is crazy. And so is anyone who disliked this video. Thank you Daniel, and good luck! We are all rooting for you
Can't believe any asshole would dislike this! You're an inspiration dude. People appreciate what you've been through and want you to achieve your dreams. You deserve good things and I'm positive they will happen for you. Awesome!!
you deserve to get a shot. you have a passion to complete your task and goals. your an inspiration to many people and soldiers who given up on something or who are about to. like i've said "no mission is impossible unless you make it impossible." HOOAH!
Wao very inspiring to never give up!! and You are an example of it! Keep working hard and u will achieve your dreams! Faith with works = big miracles!! And u are gonna have yours wait on that and count on It in Jesus name I declare it!
There are no words to describe my gratitude to your service and valor. And there are no words to describe how inspiring your story is, I wish you the best of luck.
Good stuff brother, from a vet to another vet I wish you the best of luck. I will root for you wherever you make it because you will make it. Airborne, All The Way, Fury From the Sky!
Wow, I'd love for Texas A&M to give this guy a shot. Given our military heritage and the fact that leadership is always a good thing to have on the team, I think it'd be a great fit.
Would love Arizona to give him a scholarship. We have a cool tradition of our team doing part of their summer camp at Ft. Huachuca. But all that aside best of luck to Daniel, and hopefully he fulfills his dream.
Daniel I am proud of you.. I only encourage you to strive for success and achieve your goals... ignore the ignorant people (on youtube) who have nothing better to do but bring down others when they are trying or doing something better with their life... Alot has changed since high school and I can only imagine what you have been through. I am glad to know that you are doing well and you did not let anything stop you... Can't wait to see you on a football field!
@tvfootlint I suppose that's why he says that he likes the sport because he likes the team nature, why he has that wristband remembering those KIA in his unit, refers to his team in HS with "we" and plays down his own positions...
@EnvelTheTrader haha never mind, forget the man competitions, I don't want to waste your time. Stick to spinning tops and touching yourself to anime. You seem to be awesome enough already without being a man.
Regardless of your view of any war, to blame or hate the soldiers is completely ridiculous. Regardless of the reasons the war was fought he watched his friends fall in combat and was wounded defending his squad-mates. You owe him respect for that alone. If you want to fight corruption, don't start by attacking the men and women that risk and give their lives because of it.
JoshBeut 5 days ago
@JoshBeut thank you!! you r the only one so far with common sense!
briell236 4 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
TO ALL THOSE JERKS CALLING THIS YOUNG MAN WORTHLESS AND CRAP U SHOULD LOOK IN A MIRROR AND SEE WHAT YOUR DOING WITH YOUR MISERABLE PITIFUL LIVES! HE SHED BLOOD FOR YOU UNGRATFUL ASSES AND U REPAY HIM WITH THIS? THIS IS THE MOST PATHETIC THING I'VE EVER SEEN. I HOPE BY THE TIME I JOIN THE ARMY THERE WILL BE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY GIVE A DAMN!! THIS IS WHAT DETERMAINATION LOOKS LIKE JUST BECAUSE UR SORRY ASSES QUIT DOESN'T MEAN OTHER PEOPLE WILL GET SOME GOD DAMN RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO PROTECT U!
briell236 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
wow! this video really is a good motivational. wish yu the best an thanks for them words. they really ment a lot.
alex21852 2 weeks ago
wish you the best. god bless you. hooah
breakembeatz 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
@edrubangura I was in Iraq. I was close enough to them to know I liked my combat boots better. The only dumbass I've seen so far from these comments is you and I'm pretty sure the majority here would agree with that. It's quite obvious you have no life and I'm almost positive no love life since you have spent so much time trying to get off on trying to bash this guy. Therefore this will be my last comment to you, because your pathetic excuse for existence isn't worth any more of my time.
thinblueline987 2 weeks ago
@thinblueline987
I am spending more time, to educate idiots like you. Funny that you think a caring and loving guy like me, doesn't have love life. Most women like good people like me, while a fucking selfish warmonger and heartless guy like you, can't last longer with a girl. I would bet you must be a single guy, because you are obsessed with love life lol
edrubangura 1 week ago
25Hagar = puthy
WilliamRiversPitt 2 weeks ago
Dan.... you are an inspiration to so many. I am proud, your brothers and sisters are proud, and the fallen are proud. Keep on keep'en on my friend your passion, dreams , and promises will be fulfilled. They are with you..... you know it. BK B4
25Hagar 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura do the world a favor and eat shit and die. I'm pretty certain shit is pretty easy for you to find since you probably rarely leave the safety of your mother's basement.
thinblueline987 3 weeks ago 2
@thinblueline987
Fucking nazi warmonger idiot. Put yourself in Iraqis' shoes and let me know how you feel about this war veteran guy who wants to play football. Dumbass!
edrubangura 2 weeks ago
My DREAM is to be like this man!!
almostagoods8ter 3 weeks ago
This is the man I aspire to be. You are awesome!
almostagoods8ter 3 weeks ago
A truely inspiring story. I hope VT works with you and you not only become a star, but you become a role model for others in sports, and for other vets like you. You deserve it. Champions are made like this.
TheParentspad 3 weeks ago
God Bless, Sarge. Go for it. Thank you very much for your service.
jcdough 3 weeks ago
If he already has the post 9/11 GI bill and has established residency in the state of virginia he'll get 4 years of tuition paid for. He does not need a scholarship and can just walk on the football team and collect E-5 BAH. So we'll see him playin somewhere.
eddieflynn2001 3 weeks ago
HONESTLY, how is it even possible to dislike this video, anyone who did should be shot...just saying
orno1ds 3 weeks ago
Very motivational video. This is just a lesson that anything is possible if you give it your all and quit having excuses. #motivated
steelrich21 3 weeks ago
Leadership lessons from Daniel Rodriguez.
He turned his pain and disappointment into empowerment.
We all have something to learn from this incredible young man.
No whiners allowed, no excuses tolerated.
Ms2doggies 3 weeks ago
Daniel, saw your story the other night on Dan Rather Reports. Thank you for your service. I am rooting for you! You are an inspiration.
mikelizun 3 weeks ago
Wow! What an inspiration. All he needs is an opportunity.
vahomeloan 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura If it ensured that a little POS like you was killed? In a heart beat. You and those like to need to be clean out like an enema for an elephant. You're a festering pile of SHIT that needs to be flushed permanently. This young man does more for this world when he takes a crap than you've done your entire pathetic useless life. You aren't worthy enough to hold his used toilet paper let alone his jockstrap. Do the world a favor and stop breathing...please.
Dreadstor 3 weeks ago 6
@Dreadstor
Fuck yourself, idiot! Do you think fighting wars launched by our bankers is the best act anyone can do? Dumbass! Wake up!
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@Dreadstor
Hey idiot, imagine if Daniel was a chinese guy looking to be a movie star in China, after being involved in a war against the USA, killing 100 USA Patriots.
edrubangura 1 week ago
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@Dreadstor
and the war still continues and China still occupies our country.
You as an american, could you still hope Daniel makes it and becomes famous?
edrubangura 1 week ago
Yeah! Go Football!
Fluffykinz5 3 weeks ago
Thats it, I'm going to start training for football again...
SILVERpeasant1996 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from daniel63705
our teacher told us about him i live in mount airy nc and that is where he come from and my passion is football also and this makes me want to be just like him and work as hard as he did and if football is his passion i hope that one day he goes pro
buggyboy230 3 weeks ago
Daniel, saw the video again and after reading some non-sense comments by few, had to do 2nd post. I'm pretty sure after what you've been through, you should have a thick skin to shrug some of the negative comments left on here. Just know that there are more of us pulling for you and wishing the best.
kimro69 3 weeks ago
I hope frank beamer does let him on to the team.....i wanna see another inspirational hokie
samayirx12 3 weeks ago
Help me reach my goals as Daniel reaches his: amwayDOTcom/Elliottsgoals
Peanutkittenful 3 weeks ago in playlist TRAIN
Daniel, you're a true inspiration. Keep on persevering. You're a true testament to the spirit and character of all those that serve in uniform. And all those who are willing to not only dream but also dare to give 100% to realize such goals. Best of luck and we'll be rooting for you!
termezy 3 weeks ago
Daniel Rodriguez, you sir are a great man. I really enjoyed the video. I loved football all through high school and sadly didn't get to play in college. I'm a former Marine in where I blew both my knees out in operations. I went through large amounts of depression once I got out knowing I couldn't do sports any more. My time is come and gone now. I'm 36. I've had surgery and now weight lift and do my cardio 3x a week. I can say that if you get that chance.. Go with everything you have, Good luck
GreedeeVids 3 weeks ago
As an American, as a veteran, as as a VT alum I am pulling for you Daniel. Your mindset makes you a champion already!
TrueNorthFitness 3 weeks ago
This guy is a PT god
blacksparty 3 weeks ago
See more of Daniel's story-- 'A Fighting Chance' on Dan Rather Reports on iTunes.
fontkey2 3 weeks ago
Thank you Daniel Rodriguez for your service to USA. You are a role model for many of us and you will get your shot to be a football player. Keep at it Soldier! :)
alexngom3 3 weeks ago
Never succumb to defeat brother, keep at it, you're almost at the finish line. You have brothers over here in Arlington VA if you need some training buddies.
StopDaSecrets 3 weeks ago
keep after it, daniel, and thank you very much for your service.
jvwaldo 3 weeks ago
It's amazing to me that some really sad, misguided, people use something so positive as this to try to push their over-zealous ignorant political views. This is an inspiration, or should be, to all who have faced adversity, of any kind. Why can't people let it be what it is? He is a great example of someone who has more to overcome than many of us ever will, yet he's doing it. If he can, we can. It's a great lesson for us all. Best to you, Daniel, and thank you. For your service and this film.
robwfl 3 weeks ago 2
@edrubangura You are a f-ucking 10 year old little douchebag...that is all
Dreadstor 3 weeks ago
@Dreadstor
And you are a little nazi warmonger.
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
i work at that gym :)
acs2213 3 weeks ago
haters please be quiet.may god bless you! There are very few people in the world like you with that kind of inner self! Good luck
WorldPeaceGaming 3 weeks ago
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Brainwash useful idiot killer of the Genocidal Empire!
You don't deserve a chance in football.
Just repent for your stupidity and your sins you committed in those two wars you were involved in.
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura Get out of here troll. Your comment is useless
HTC2971 3 weeks ago
@HTC2971
My comments are not useless, you fuckin warmonger nazi. For sure, you want the USA to launch an unnecessary war again, against Iran, right?
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura I'm not here to argue politics with you. This video is simply about a veteran who wants to play college football. Your comment about this guy being a "brainwash useful idiot" and "not deserving a chance in football" is a completely unwarranted. Take your opinions about the wars and shove up your ass or go talk to someone who might actually give a rats ass.
HTC2971 3 weeks ago
@HTC2971
idiot warmonger . Do you think the Iraqis or Afghan victims of these unnecessary wars would feel any compassion about this former brainwash useful idiot soldier who is using war he was involved in to get in football?
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura this is a video about a 23 year old veteran trying to play football. It has no relevance to any politically themed views of yours. I think 40 against 400 is remarkable against any standard, and yet that is the only reference to his days in combat. This is not a pro or anti war video by any means, so please keep your fallacies away from this video.
memike14 3 weeks ago
@memike14
Why did he go there for the first place, to kill people? Remember those 400 of iraqis were true Patriots and he killed many of them. Just imagine if chineses were to invade the USA. Do you think you could feel compassion and sympathy to one chinese veteran who is looking to play football?
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura Grow the hell up. I don't agree with the war either but im not a pussy who says tells soldiers to repent for killing. Why dont you take your anger out on the people who sent us to war in the first place? Don't blame the soldiers for taking orders, blame the corrupt government for giving them.
simpson1177 3 weeks ago
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@simpson1177
You fucking selfish person, you seem to not get it, do you? Let me ask you this, if you were an iraqi victim, do you think you would have compassion or sympathy for this war veteran guy who dreams about playing football? This is not about politics, it's about common sense. I use my critical thinking when analysing facts or events. Always put on someone else shoes(in this case, an iraqi victim), before you talk your diatribes
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
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jdbissonette 3 weeks ago
@jdbissonette
Fuck off, warmonger nazi!
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura bring that comment to me in person and see just how fast you end up swallowing your own teeth and crapping out you own internal organs.
Your comments left by you frail fingers attached to that 500 pounds of fat are better left on the sight of other liberal democrat dirt bags like yourself. I am sure you will be welcome at CNN and MSNBC , but not here.
25Hagar 3 weeks ago
@25Hagar
That's soooo funny, idiot. You are talking to someone who has a black belt in Martial Art, in Shotokan(Karate). For sure, I would love to kick your fucking fat ass, if I meet you.
And again, I am not a typical liberal, I am a socialist marxist, a Green Guy. Far way to the left of the liberal. CNN or MSNBC are just like Fox news for me, as they both support banker wars on the third world. Try again dumbass!
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura Sure you are....sure you are ......bring it ....less typing more action. Leave the kid alone. He is doing something to better himself and to raise the motivation of others and you have nothing better to do then bash him on here due to you personal views. You are the guy that has nothing better to do then to be confrontational on you tube, you are doing nothing more then showing your ignorance in a public domain
25Hagar 3 weeks ago
@25Hagar
I wish I met you in person, I could smack you so hard you'll have to take off your shoes to shit! Talking that you want a fight with me, via your fucking keyboard is just stupid, motherfucker.
Between, this war veteran is fucking selfish, and not doing nothing to better himself. I would respect him if he was to alert the brainwashed public against these banker wars that are bankrupting our country and killing millions of people in the third world. Fuck off, now
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura Less typing more action
25Hagar 3 weeks ago
@25Hagar
Go play with you fucking brainwashed warmonger republicans, never start a fight with a marxist, if you are not able to do so. Fuck off, now.
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura Less typing more action
25Hagar 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura you talking about all these useless wars being started but what r u doing right now? you may have your own views, but don't be hypocritical as well. thats just in bad taste
spenceboy1 2 weeks ago
@spenceboy1
Are you asking what I am doing now? Fucking dumbass!
I am at least here trying to talk to this war veteran, instead of dreaming about football, he should be on TV or at least be involved in Anti-wars protests and waking up the brainwashed people like you, to not support any future bankers wars and probably, he can be able to influece the public, to not even dare go to war against Iran. And yes, idiot, like you, want him to play foodball.
edrubangura 2 weeks ago
@edrubangura lmao your flipping out over a stupid video man. Bring your concerns to your local Representative or use a different method of expressing your views.
memike14 2 weeks ago
@edrubangura
You are what we call a decendant from the tribe called "girly men". Go hug a tree, march for gay marriage, and live your scared, meek, worthless life in a cave and complain about how I just infringed upon your sensitivity.
Daniel. you tha man bro!
Go Hokies!
tannersmith2000 1 week ago
@tannersmith2000
Hey idiot, imagine if Daniel was a chinese guy looking to be a movie star in China, after being involved in a war against the USA, killing 100 USA Patriots and the war still continues and China still occupies our country.
You as an american, could you still hope Daniel makes it and becomes famous? Of course, you would hope Daniel not to make it.
So, put yourself in someone's else shoes, and notice how stupid you are? Fucking warmonger nazi that you are!
edrubangura 1 week ago
@edrubangura
LOL ok BUT lets get back on track here. Daniel is not chinese and he doesnt want to be an actor. He wants to play football as a walk on. He is working harder than most ever would to get where he is. You see. Daniel is not weak, he does not give up and he has more ambition than you or anyone else in your country probably does. Moron. Chinese actor???? WTF? This was an awful comparison to whatever point you were trying to make.
tannersmith2000 1 week ago
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@tannersmith2000
You still don't get it, dumbass. My whole point was to make you to put yourself in someone's else shoes, and notice how stupid and selfish you are!
Let me put this way again, let's suppose you, you were an Iraqi who has experienced the Bush war which was aimed at controlling your country oil and more than one million of Iraqis died because of that war, Daniel was involved in. So, you as an Iraqi, do you think you would wish for the best for Daniel?
edrubangura 1 week ago
@tannersmith2000
And again you don't know me, you piece of crap. Why do you think that Daniel has more ambition than I do? You don't even know me, do you?
Daniel was a stupid motherfucker ignorant who was involved in banker wars and he thought he was being a Patriot. Very sad that if he wanted to know, he could have known it that the bush war was about oil. He was just foot solider, a useful idiot soldier being used by bankers to kill the third world people for oil.
edrubangura 1 week ago
@edrubangura you should go live on an island isolated from civilization. you don't deserve to live in any country, whether it be America or China, where you disrespect the guys putting their lives on the line for your rights and freedom.
luwiigi427 1 week ago
@luwiigi427
Hey jackass, you said this: you disrespect the guys putting their lives on the line for your rights and freedom.
I really must say you are a fucking EVIL brain-dead right-winger motherfucker.
Funny that you say all these bankers' wars aimed at controlling Third world countries' resources such as oil, are helping to save our rights and freedom :-).
Explain then why the USA and Al-Qaeda are working together to overthrow secular leaders such as Gaddafi or Assad.
edrubangura 1 week ago
@edrubangura cool story bro. way to troll a video that directly has nothing to do with the war. nothing to do with the governments tactics or war aims. nothing to do with the USA or Al-Qaeda. just about a guy who fights for his country and wants to play football. there are countless other videos you can troll on that actually talk about those issues. not here. gtfo.
luwiigi427 1 week ago
@luwiigi427
Go fuck yourself, dumbass idiot.
The guy didn't fight for his country, rather he fought for bankers' wars, the same bankers who are the enemies within of country and are destroying this country.
edrubangura 1 week ago
@luwiigi427
Fucking idiot,
Rather than dreaming about playing football, don't you think that it could be great if this guy was to be a great voice of the Anti-War movement against bankers' wars and probably help to prevent the imminent war against Iran?
Remember that this guy was lazy and didn't care about Iraqis and if he cared, he could have informed himself that W's Iraq war was all about oil.
Just ask an iraqi victim of W's war what he thinks about this guy and then let me know
edrubangura 1 week ago
@25Hagar this is pretty rude as well. I wouldn't depict a whole set of people based on this guys views. Liberals aren't aggressive like this guy, and as a liberal i believe Dan is an inspiration to us all. Don't stoop down to edrubangura's level.
spenceboy1 2 weeks ago
@spenceboy1 Thank you for your input and I guess my anger at edrubangura got the best of me. I appreciate your comment...
25Hagar 2 weeks ago
@edrubangura chineses?
memike14 2 weeks ago
@memike14
WTF are you talking about chineses? What do you mean?
edrubangura 2 weeks ago
@memike14
You fucking selfish person, you seem to not get it, do you? Let me ask you this, if you were an iraqi victim, do you think you would have compassion or sympathy for this war veteran guy who dreams about playing football? This is not about politics, it's about common sense. I use my critical thinking when analysing facts or events. Always put on someone else shoes(in this case, an iraqi victim), before you talk your diatribes.
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura you neetd to go fuck yourself he has done more than you will ever acomplish in your life
buggyboy230 3 weeks ago
@buggyboy230
First grow up, you piece of shit and the speak. According to your channel,You are a 14 years old so you don't know any shit. Go ask your daddy if fighting wars for bankers is good. If you were an iraqi, you could not lucky this guy. Always put your fucking self in someone else's shoes and you will learn.
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
@edrubangura Murder is a sin because it is an act of passion. Killing in war is not because it is an act of duty.
CreationArtist25 3 weeks ago
@CreationArtist25
Heh dumbass, do you think Nazis soldiers were doing an act of duty?
edrubangura 3 weeks ago
Straight motivation man thats how u do it fellow Latino
TechBoyD92 3 weeks ago
This young man is the definition of perseverance. Your father and fallen brothers are smiling down on you. Anyone who comes across this video should share it. God Bless you and America. "Don't give up, don't ever give up." -Jimmy V
blueflamingo09 3 weeks ago
Be All You Can Be young man. Good luck and God Bless you in your future endeavors.
glorygunner 3 weeks ago
Inspiring video man and Virginia Tech is the perfect fit for you. Your dedication, military background, and blue collar attitude embodies everything that VT stands for as a university and a football team. Good Luck and Ut Prosim!
PShaf11 3 weeks ago
God bless this man, may he be the rookie of the year WHEN HE DOES get a shot
bigpopad 3 weeks ago 23
STUD. HERO. WINNER.
TheProtsman 3 weeks ago
Hella proud of this guy!!!!!!!!!! God Bless him!! The only thing I wonder is why he's so strong, but he's so small?
SahijApple93 3 weeks ago
Watched you on Dan Rather Reports. I pretty much cried. I wish I had your strength. It's hard to get in shape at 42. I admire you.
phantomct2007 3 weeks ago
Great motivation man. Your an inspiration. Keep mov'in...keep achieving.
Cgrinbaum 3 weeks ago
Daniel, Thank you for your service and helping guard our freedoms.
Saw ur story
ItsMex8 3 weeks ago
You are a hero and inspiration to all. God Bless and my family is sending prayers your way as we hope to see you play for VT.
lmlisa24 3 weeks ago
God Bless you man you're a true hero I hope that you get your shot and that you're succesful at whatever you do
TheTyrell415 3 weeks ago
what a cool guy
iPwnNoobsBRO 3 weeks ago
Daniel, you're a true hero, your heroism and perseverance is what gives this wonderful country the identity it has! God bless you brother.
shattstar03 3 weeks ago
Read the story and saw the video, man, what a story. As a veteran myself, going to wish that VT give this guy a shot and a spot. For him to go through hell and back, he would be a excellent leader, captain for the "kids" on the team.
kimro69 3 weeks ago 2
Daniel, as a Hokie graduate and lifelong fan, I would just like to say it would be an honor for us to have such a special young man play in Blacksburg. However, if you choose another school, rest assure I will still be rooting for you. God Bless you Daniel! God Bless America
MalkinFan25 3 weeks ago 2
RUDY who?
br1anzkilLs 3 weeks ago 2
Awesome video, Awesome story, and even more Awesome leadership skills..... Hope to see you running out to Enter Sandman wearing a burnt orange & Chicago maroon jersey!!!! Va Tech needs someone like you and your inspiration on campus.
bwad03 3 weeks ago
Saw ur story aswell. Thank you for serving this country! Keep up ur hard work and I know someone will give u a shot! Hard work pays off but I'm sure u already know that. Keep it up man I'll b looking for u on Saturdays.
htorres85 3 weeks ago
Saw your story and had to watch this video. It was one of the most inspiring things I've seen in awhile. Being a sports fan, I'm so glad to see these kind of athletes with great character. Keep up the good work and God Bless :)
bigbluefan95 3 weeks ago
Very inspirational Daniel! this is by far one of the best video I've seen in awhile.I respect your attitude.I love college football well I hope to get to see you play soon.Like you said ..NEVER GIVE UP!
edisonT1989 3 weeks ago
VT Virginia Tech! God bless and best wishes. Hope they give you a scholarship!
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sarahi010 3 weeks ago
24 terrorists disliked this video.
bmparatrooper 3 weeks ago
Respect for you man. Good luck
priordan508 3 weeks ago
As an old Hokie, I'd love to see Sgt. Rodriguez in burnt orange and Chicago maroon.
ab19901 3 weeks ago
wait did he really just put a camera up before he engaged in fire
Specterr1001 3 weeks ago
I seriously admire what you are about, what you've done and what you're doing. Kids should look up to people like you instead of all the douchebags on TV. Keep doing what you're doing man! I hope you get everything you are going for.
leminyelloblak 3 weeks ago
Get into West Point, play football for Army and get back into the military as an officer. We truly need more leaders like you to inspire and motivate our troops. As a military veteran myself, I came across plenty of unworthy officers. You sir, would make a difference.
raider9839 3 weeks ago
good luck man. so much respect
markustheaters 3 weeks ago
Good luck buddy, you have made my month, truely inspiring!
fandaluz1 3 weeks ago
u know what,from now on these military vets should be given priority to enter college i tell u,heroes deserve it
bourneidenty 3 weeks ago
Good luck Daniel. I know that the 12th man at Texas A&M would welcome you.
BornBywater 3 weeks ago
Keep up the hard work! Wish you all the best
BobDole85037 3 weeks ago
Only difference between me and this guy.. is that I was born in a war. As far as I can see we both have obstacles to overcome... we strive to do better and we strive for someone to give us the opportunity to prove ourselves and to give us that one chance. It's not an easy road; what I don't get it is how some people have it easy. Here is another person like me.. running his ass off, hurting, going through emotional rollercoasters and WE put effort... it's just a matter of who see's it or not.
Dalmatinac1993 3 weeks ago
Nice Video. I wish you the best, you deserve it. let me know when you get accepted somewhere ! we are all cheering for you
APDARKREALiTY 3 weeks ago
you are the best Daniel
stretchingmonsters 3 weeks ago
God Bless Daniel. He's the example everyone should be looking up to. He is a true American.
Stthings 3 weeks ago 24
I really hope that you end up playing for one of the best Div. 1 schools. Any team would be lucky to have someone like you. Keep it up and good luck :) And thank you for serving!!
cocothekitty88 3 weeks ago
MAN KEEP UP THE HARD WORK, THAT WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE FIRST SORIES I'VE SEEN ON YOUTUBE, AND IT WAS PRETTY AWESOME.
JefferyHairston 3 weeks ago
i just wanna say that there is a whole lot of thing in this world that can be used as inspiration, but this man has definitely inspired me to achieve the goals i want for myself. I thank you for your service and i will use ur story as inspiration to fuel my drive. as of now im headed nowhere and am on the verge of desperation. its now the time to take myself serious and shoot for what i want
biggie101 3 weeks ago
daniel hope some team gives you a chance...you deserve it man...much respect for you
captncrunchisdank 3 weeks ago
Good luck buddy. You are an inspiration.
zo0m14 3 weeks ago
Thank God for people like him. I hope he gets a chance, whoever doesn't give him a chance is crazy. And so is anyone who disliked this video. Thank you Daniel, and good luck! We are all rooting for you
elliotsneeringer1 3 weeks ago
Man this story is touching. If you want to read it, its on yahoo right now. I hope you get your shot sarge. You damn sure deserve it.
313soldier313 3 weeks ago
if this doesn't inspire you. you're a piece of garbage. good luck to you Rodriguez. get em!
MrSemperhi 3 weeks ago
Can't believe any asshole would dislike this! You're an inspiration dude. People appreciate what you've been through and want you to achieve your dreams. You deserve good things and I'm positive they will happen for you. Awesome!!
commonsensedefense 3 weeks ago
you deserve to get a shot. you have a passion to complete your task and goals. your an inspiration to many people and soldiers who given up on something or who are about to. like i've said "no mission is impossible unless you make it impossible." HOOAH!
marlizv1992 3 weeks ago
Wao very inspiring to never give up!! and You are an example of it! Keep working hard and u will achieve your dreams! Faith with works = big miracles!! And u are gonna have yours wait on that and count on It in Jesus name I declare it!
eeledi17 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your service, no doubt in my mind that you will achieve your dreams. Truly inspiring..and hello from a local ;)
YesheGyatso 3 weeks ago
Daniel - Hope somebody gives you a fair shot. You more than deserve it!
withrowsp74 3 weeks ago
24 people have ties to al Qaeda..
MrRLumz 3 weeks ago
Who the hell disliked this video???
Bakeness 3 weeks ago
@Bakeness Apparently 24 have? That is crazy. Why would anyone dislike this? It boggles the mind.
withrowsp74 3 weeks ago
this man embodies the Spirit of the US Military...Never give up, never quit..It doesnt matter what branch you are, I salute you sir
bluewolfy26 3 weeks ago
good luck Daniel!!!
stompsoccer 3 weeks ago
if i was a coach, i'd be chomping at the bit for this guy. this is a guy that simply will not accept defeat
dawgho2 3 weeks ago
I hope Cal berkeley gives you a call. Not only do you deserve to play d-1 football, you deserve a good education too. Good luck!
Grizzlyguy07 3 weeks ago
There are no words to describe my gratitude to your service and valor. And there are no words to describe how inspiring your story is, I wish you the best of luck.
MrVictarrr 3 weeks ago
Mark my words, YOU WILL PLAY FOOTBALL!
1029pr 3 weeks ago
Good stuff brother, from a vet to another vet I wish you the best of luck. I will root for you wherever you make it because you will make it. Airborne, All The Way, Fury From the Sky!
24areynfsu 3 weeks ago
Hokie Nation would love to see you in maroon and orange. Come to Virginia Tech!
hokiefan104 3 weeks ago
she brings you in and once you are in, she won't let you go! talking about Virginia Tech! VT is definitely the place for you Daniel!
mycahvt 4 weeks ago
My new hero!! <3
briell236 1 month ago
1:01 he played highschool in football! xP
PretzelPopper10 1 month ago
thats the same field i play indoor soccer on, good luck dude!
yorkpenguin6 1 month ago
Come to Texas A&M and be the heroic 12th man....Huge military school, the love and passion of a walk on its a perfect fit for you!
texasrebel89 1 month ago
Wow, I'd love for Texas A&M to give this guy a shot. Given our military heritage and the fact that leadership is always a good thing to have on the team, I think it'd be a great fit.
marius2k8 1 month ago 45
@marius2k8 Absolutely. At least let him walk on and make him the 12th Man. Gig 'Em Aggies!
tonitoar 3 weeks ago
Would love Arizona to give him a scholarship. We have a cool tradition of our team doing part of their summer camp at Ft. Huachuca. But all that aside best of luck to Daniel, and hopefully he fulfills his dream.
520AZWildcat 1 month ago
I live in Stafford! Best of luck to you, Daniel.
mvwildcat 1 month ago
GOOD LUCK
pellmannbrandon 1 month ago
If I was a coach I sign this kid up.... at least give him a preferred walk on status...
allenbuster 1 month ago
Daniel I am proud of you.. I only encourage you to strive for success and achieve your goals... ignore the ignorant people (on youtube) who have nothing better to do but bring down others when they are trying or doing something better with their life... Alot has changed since high school and I can only imagine what you have been through. I am glad to know that you are doing well and you did not let anything stop you... Can't wait to see you on a football field!
tatesk06 1 month ago
I am wishing and praying that you get this opportunity. Please keep us updated when you are on a team.
majorpatrick 1 month ago
really Inspiring!! hopefully you get that shot w Virginia Tech!!!! you and VT have alot in common....overcoming a lot of adversity!! perfect fit!
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Brandon Weeden is 28 and was a Heisman hopeful. I sure hope everything works out for this guy.
villhun 1 month ago
Hope everything works out for you man! Thank you for protecting our country.
pass3uga 1 month ago
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This dude is so full of himself. Jesus Christ.
tvfootlint 1 month ago
@tvfootlint I suppose that's why he says that he likes the sport because he likes the team nature, why he has that wristband remembering those KIA in his unit, refers to his team in HS with "we" and plays down his own positions...
bnctaj 1 month ago
Daniel, Well done. Overly deserved. Everything your doing is starting to motivate me to do more than I am.. it was privilege to serve with you.
KrauseKurt 1 month ago
@EnvelTheTrader haha never mind, forget the man competitions, I don't want to waste your time. Stick to spinning tops and touching yourself to anime. You seem to be awesome enough already without being a man.
stiggity99 1 month ago
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stiggity99 1 month ago
I would sooo drive the 6+ hrs home to watch him play for my HOKIES !!
mrsbic1 1 month ago
ur a fucking scumbag.
EnvelTheTrader 1 month ago