We need more people like this

I love to see stories like this. It's a nice change of pace from last night's story that noted, "This marks Minneapolis' 44th homicide of 2006...."

Clemson Defensive Back Raises 11-Year Old Brother

CLEMSON, S.C. -- The alarm sounds at 6:15 a.m., and Clemson freshman Ray Ray McElrathbey starts a routine like few others in college football.

Along with classes, film work, defensive back meetings and football practice, McElrathbey sees that his 11-year-old brother, Fahmarr, is dressed and fed, has finished his homework and makes it to middle school on time.

Ray Ray, 19, has temporary custody of his brother because of his mother's continuing drug problems and his father's gambling addiction. The two brothers have shared experiences in foster homes and now share an apartment near the Upstate campus.

They live solely off Ray Ray's scholarship, while Clemson's athletic department tries to get a waiver from the NCAA that might let them accept donations without jeopardizing Ray Ray's football eligibility.

Ray Ray sought custody because he was tired of worrying what might happen to Fahmarr living with their drug-addicted mother in Atlanta.