Many of us are enjoying football season. 
After all, it's a ritual in many households and a staple of Fall.
 
As we anxiously await the upcoming weekend and our own team's victory (we hope!), 32-year old Brian Kajiyama will undoubtably be cheering for his University of Hawaii Warriors.
 
ESPN made the trip to Hawaii to profile Brian Kajiyama for the program E:60.
 
What makes his story so special? 
Well, when Brian was born, his lungs collapsed, leaving him with Cerebral Palsy.
The lack of oxygen paralyzed the left side of his body and left him unable to speak.  Brian's limited mobility meant he would be confined to a wheelchair and, obviously, dashed any chances he would have of playing football.

Brian's disability didn't stop him from dreaming, though. 
He became the Warriors' biggest fan and, while taking classes at the University, used to spend hours watching football practice from the sidelines.
 
During the summer of 2005, Brian developed a friendship with a new defensive coach, Jeff Reinebold.
Soon, Brian was recruited to help the Warriors prepare scouting reports on their opponents.  This lead to a position as a graduate assistant football coach and, for the next few years, the excitement of an unimaginable dream!   
 
Today, the University has a new coaching staff and Brian has a new position.
He continues to interact with the players, he's getting his Ph.D. and has just gotten his driver's license!

In the following video, Lisa Salters reports on this “Heart of a Warrior".
 

 
 
Want more on Brian's time with the Warriors?
This next report is one that was posted last year and also profiles Brian's passion for the team.
 
 
 
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