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Woodyard takes the path not planned

By Mike Loveday
ESPNRISE.com

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

His first play on Governor Thomas Johnson High School's varsity football team was not what he planned, but for Marquis Woodyard, that failed play may have put him on a path that will propel him to college. After years of playing running back and receiver in youth and junior varsity football, Woodyard got the call up to the Patriots varsity team when starting running back and safety Corey Hunt went down with an injury. Through three JV games during his sophomore year, Woodyard had eight touchdo ...

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