Minnesota redshirt has a lot to wrestle for in ill young pal

MINNEAPOLIS — Larry Early III is redshirting his first year at Minnesota. He still has a whole lot to wrestle for.

Since he met Greco Roman Bouzakis, Early has rarely lacked motivation.

“He’s gotten me extremely grateful for my life,” Early said of his improbable 5-year-old pal who has a rare, inoperable form of cancer. “I’m just trying to use my athletic ability and my image, basically, to support him and use it for good. I know he loves it.” Continue reading at www.startribune.com