Overcoming the Odds: Oklahoma State Football

[kalijasin]

Sad as it may be ... He will never be allowed into the NFL.

[sooner1028]

I am a die hard Sooner fan but it was greart to see a young man get praise for something other then playing on the field. It was a great story and had no idea it was like this on The Cowboys sidelines.

[NeilFraudstrong]

I added Martel on Facebook and I've gotta say, his parents could not have raised a better person.

[14omega28ok]

How the fuck did I know that when I typed in Oklahoma that Football would come up?

[deafornot4]

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[It0uCh41]

This is impressive, but you should see Dusten carter. Now that is overcoming the odds

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[KayileHit]

He...is....a...freaking...BEAS­T!!!

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[djkb1987]

CAN ANYBODY EXPLAIN ME WHAT IS "OVERCOMING THE ODDS"

SORRY I DONT LEAVE IN U.S

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[okstatefan93]

how can 24 people dislike something like that...

[HarabynuPucipi]

I watched a guy do his girls pussy at tiny[.]cc/fisting17

[joblwa95]

The cool thing about him is he is a great athlete obviously and hes not stuck up. I messaged him on facebook not excpecting him to reply but he did and we had a convo. Awesome guy. Best of luck to him

[OKLAHOMALOVE2]

He's really good at the game. I look up to him!

[faygoboi77]

He is an awesome guy, I just wish he could have NFL, he deserved it too!!!

This vid was made in 2006 and The Pokes had good seasons with him around.

GOOOOOOOOO POKESSSSSSSSSS!!!

[karthikrajaraman84]

I m a grad student ts OSU ...grt job Martel keep going!!

[DaTKiDFresh100]

what i call determined

[ben94cobra]

I had sports marketing with Martel and he's a great guy.

[OHIOxRULES]

did he go to the nfl?

[wadeccockrill]

That is such a moving story. I wish the absolute best for him. I am a graduate of OSU and I really enjoyed cheering for him in sign language! Go Pokes!

[yellowfire55]

blown, i got called for a late hit in a game that was probably something u would argue even had i not been hearing impared cuz it was right basically when i hit the kid, but as far as when to stop playing u dont no u just play hard every snap and take wats given and try to make somethin happen and i get credited by my coaches for playin so hard like that, i hear most everythin with hearing aids but do not understand a lot of it and hear nothing basically without the hearing aids

[yellowfire55]

I am partially deaf, I live in Lebanon missouri about 50 miles northeast of springfield missouri my dad played center from '78-'82 for the pokes and so of course i followd my dads footsteps and i wear hearing aids under my helmet to help me hear and "NeilFraudstrong" to answer ur question most coaches let the refferees know before the game about the player and the deal is that if the player late hits somebody its judgement call as to whether or not its a flag as to how long ago the whistle was

[NeilFraudstrong]

This occurred to me, but how does he know when the play is dead? I mean, think about it. Say he's covering some guy and the play goes dead before he realizes it and he lays the guy out. I wonder how he compensates for that?

[NeilFraudstrong]

I saw this a long time ago on TV and it touched me a great deal.

[alvin35bass]

why he didn't let him play NFL this year NFL bullshit

[dnq3]

Thats real cool. im proud of that guy

[weyov]

AMAZON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[MSU012]

what a cool dude

[z33k4]

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[ScratchAssasson]

thats sort of cool that he can only hear the beating of his own heart... makes him focus more on the field than anyone else.. he a sick player tho.. that would suck so much not ever being able to hear music.. music is one of the most inspirational things to get you pumped befo the game... he got my respect

[okstatefanatic123]

Van Zant rules!! GO POKES

[Kabrud47]

I have two cats, and one black cat name is Zant and one black cat name is Martel. We are missed of him. GO POKES!

[CloggieIllinois]

Hmmm i do not know much about this guy but he has a Dutch name,,,

He looked fabolous on the field :-D

[vaibanez17]

It's not just that he's deaf, ti's that he's GOOOD, i know plenty of guys who can hear who can't play his position like he does

[minesone808]

to me this guy is so fricking cool, awesome, and great!!!

[norcal707gt]

he is a rad player, i hope he goes on to the nfl . inspirational.

[DJPashn]

awesome story! Inspirational

[ameagle76]

martel was on fireee yesterday!

[narigo]

there was also a clip on a local station's sports update today - his comment "when they trash talk me i don't care - can't hear it, and when i trash 'sign' them - they can't understand it!" gotta love his outlook on life and we should all take note. GO POKES!!

[osuprncss1217]

He is an amazing individual whom if you ask anyone that even knows who he is on a personal level will tell you he is an inspiration to anyone he comes in contact with. Each day I am blessed to know him, and I wish only the best for him.

-by the way you can watch the cowboys tomorrow on abc at 230 when we play nebraska! #7 on the field, #1 in my eyes.

-hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

[Jadler88]

Can't wait to see him play against Nebraska. I have great respect for anyone who can overcome from that big of a disadvantage.

[thezachanaut]

go pokes

[cooper324]

great story

[Tupac0621]

That just proves that nothing can hold you back if you try hard in life....an inspiration to everybody with a disability. God Bless Him

[NFSU2KandyCoated]

AMAZING!!! XD XD XD

[manlaw00]

pretty cool,

really admiring.

[osuprncss1217]

look at him in those pants ladies!! hehe by the way, he is the most amazing person I know, and each day I am blessed to have him in my life to inspire me to always be the best person I can, and I know everyone on campus looks up to him. He is an amazing person inside and out.

[FelixFelices]

real inspiration right there.

[alleni1831]

this makes me happy, to see that something like deafness cant stop this guy, i have so much respect for him. I hope he does well in whatever he trys.

[katrinemj]

AMazing/inspiring story.

Good for him!

[ScothFifty]

awesome

[ImagineA92]

Good luck man.

[bosawx]

amazing!!!

[EvilCartman4]

what a cool guy. reminds me of matt hamil from the ufc.

[Christiansalvatore]

SPED

[HskHeroReborn]

That is a great Man

[ganstacha]

just can say one thing...RESPECT!

[giirlygiirl15]

nice

[michiganandi]

i hope he is making it!

[hannibot]

man...respect to you..reeeaaaally inspiring video,you've got my best wished and im 100% sure that everybody else will agree with me :)

keep rockin'

[CTUKeyes]

I just hope his defness doesn't keep him from going pro..good luck dude

[saksvik]

Stuff like this make me real happy. It shows to us that anybody can make even do they've got some problems or somtn like that... thanks! =)

[QUESTIONONE]

this is 1 ausome guy

[kingkow]

nice.

i needed that just before my finals

[smithsta15]

This guy is awesome, i really hope he makes NFL

[spike2012]

Brilliant

[BDC4life]

keep it up man

[Nickyfy]

This video is so inspiring. I would love to see more videos like this on YouTube. Keep playing man, you are truly an inspiration to anyone with a dream and drive.

[OutieTribute]

Keep knocking heads off man

[theavsfan]

Great video. Very inspirational.

[defectedperfectly]

life is a hurdle....can YOU clear it? Van Zant can!

[CapitalStar]

what a nice story :)

[lionsfanatic80]

dang if that guy could hear he would probably be the best CB in college football

[gruezork]

He can't hear WRs cry when he hits them.

[RussellMcBean]

I may be a Sooner fan, but I have huge respect for the Pokes. And it has been fun watching Martel take it to the inzone on more than one occasion... LET'S GO POKES!!!

[Jokie]

keep it up bro.

[KRYLOK]

Failure is that point when we allow ourselves to stop striving. Physical limitation does not define life; spirit does. Thank You for being a role model for all youth.

[JJVGviper7]

Oh man what a cool guy

[fireboy1414]

man i love my school

[joeleitch]

Wow that guy is an inspiration. People can truly do anything they put theyre mind to.

[Justice4Nathan]

Thats My boy Van Zant!! Go Cowboy Football, what a heartbreaker we had after that loss to A%M... Nebraska your next!

[ediann]

Truly inspiring story! Great to see such a warm hearted story.

His parents should be very proud of their son!

I think it's a great story of hope and courage!

Extraordinary!

[ttysonn]

Keep on keepin' on, Martel.

[eatit77]

i like ou but that made me cry lol

[omocleo]

hes inspirin nd cute!

[sophos1]

What a cool guy!!!!

[ucbluman]

respect

[SAKIKVT]

dats a mean as story....inspiring

[bentarrow169]

good on him..the guys a champ!

[loveflamingos]

Aww I didn't know that!

[alca1992]

how does he know what the play is?

[ultramoogle]

Interpreter on the sideline

[hatzipanis]

Did you actually listen to the video? It said that he relies on his interpreter to give him the plays.

[franchize89]

he got my respect

[BuYaAk]

wow!!!

[hondaf3]

Really cool. My freshman year was Barry Sanders last year at OSU, so their athletic team has always been great at spotting potential talent. I hope he has a great, successful career at where ever his talents lead him.

[cheesers]

wow that guy is inspiring

[CassieDynomite]

Thats amazing,

[theweinerdawg]

what a great guy, very inspiring.

[F58FallenEagle]

thats sweet man

[markymark88]

inspiring. great guy :-)

[YogiBear59]

He's a great guy !! Big time !

[mm2565]

Go Pokes!!! Beat OU.