[SBeck]

Yes, the kid headed to the Ranger battalion who left the Arizona Cardinals.

[Nightbird]

The guy's name is Pat Tillman. A safety for the Arizona Cardinals who hits like a ton of bricks. He's maybe 25 or so, and has a promising career ahead of him. He's voluntarily giving up NFL millions to serve in the Army. Also, just a year ago or so he turned down a lucrative free agent contract to stay with the hapless Cardinals out of loyalty to the team that drafted him. He's always had the reputation of being a little crazy. If his Ranger career is anything like that of his football prowess, Saddam had better watch out.

[t4texas]

He is a defensive back named Pat Tilley and when he let the Cardinals management know of his decision he asked they keep it qiuet in the media. He was concerned that he is almost 26 and would be too old for special forces which is what he wants to do.