Became a two-time All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American as a senior in 1998. A shepherd during his younger brother's life, he would become a keeper of his legacy as well. However, even from a young age, Brandon Burlsworth (Christopher Severio) knew in his heart he would one day play college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and dedicated his life to making a difference for himself and his teammates. At the point when he hadn't shown up by 4, Brandon's brother, Marty got a concerned call from his mother and went to her home. And would you believe it, it was the Indianapolis Colts who took him. But before all that, Brandon made one last trip to Fayetteville to visit with his Razorbacks teammates. I opened the door to Moms house and she was in a state. Marty's wife, Vickie is also available to speak when their schedule allows. Not that it got him very far initially. (as Stephen Raynor-Endelman) (music by) Cinematography by Gabe Mayhan . But as Marty Burlsworth, Brandon's older brother and companion through it all, emphasized in an exclusive interview with The Daily Wire, Brandon made his football goals happen because he was relentless. Give a Gift SubscriptionBless friends, family or clergy with a gift of the Register. He played for the two SEC Western Division championship Razorback football teams in 1995 and 1998 and was named in the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll every single year during that period of time. Marty Burlsworth Discusses the Upcoming 2021 Brandon Burlsworth Football Camps. All-time overachiever Brandon Burlsworth had his life tragically cut short at the age of 22, but his impact lives on 17 years later . On top of that, Dad had trouble with drinking and wasnt really in our lives when Brandon was a little boy. The Burlsworth family created the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in honor of Brandon who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1999. When he set his mind to something, you better believe you were going to witness him do it. Order Bulk SubscriptionsGet a discount on 6 or more copies sent to your parish, organization We didnt want that Sports Illustrated did a feature piece on Brandon. He asked me to help him, but theres all this certification that goes into being an agent. He is a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. How is the dynamic in reality versus how its shown in the film? His brother Marty, 17 years his senior, berates him Cheesecake, he calls him for his indolence as well as their mother Barbara (Leslie Easterbrook) for her indulgence. As far as Brandon goes and reliving everything- through his foundation weve always kept his memory alive and his example out there for kids ever since his accident. Then we looked to the TV: Brandons picture came up on the screen and they were calling his name from the podium. Jessica Mendoza's greatest pride is her background. So I think its normal. In 1999, he completed an MBA and was the first Razorback football player to complete a master's degree. We probably put 30,000 miles on my minivan each season. He knew he could. Locations and showtimes are available onwww.greaterthemovie.com. The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation is a symbol of Brandons work ethics and Christian values and provides support to children with limited opportunities. Everybody knew. It's a show of faith. The 22-year-old, drafted 11 days earlier by the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, was headed home to take his mother to church. You dont lose your faith I had struggles because [Id think] why?, you know. In 1996, he earned himself a scholarship and also sealed his own starting place as a right guard on the offensive line for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Steven D. Greydanus is the Registers film critic and creator of Decent Films. The idea wasnt to be the greatest walk-on, Marty explained, it was to get a scholarship.. Brandon wanted to do more, though. Brandon belonged on that field, and he knew it. And would you believe, all these NFL agents started flying into Harrison wanting to sign Brandon. Sign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox. Well if you had taken God out of it, it [wouldve] been fiction. But he had his priorities right. (Marty Burlsworth) Neal McDonough was born on February 13, 1966 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to Catherine (Bushe) and Frank McDonough, motel owners who were born in Ireland. But that summer Brandon had two things going for him: His work ethic and, luckily, a pretty big growth spurt. near you, Up-to-date reports of crimes near He loved football, Marty said. The University of Arkansas prides itself on doing things the "Burls Way.". Brandon Vaughn Burlsworth was an American football player who played for the Arkansas Razorbacks as an offensive lineman between 1995 and 1998. On April 17, 1999, the Indianapolis Colts selected Burlsworth in the third round of the NFL Draft. 77), who was killed in a car accident days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999. This story focuses on Burlsworth's ambition, work ethic, family relationships, and strong religious convictions; teamwork and courage are strong themes. He was determined to drive home the same day so he could attend evening church service with the family. The film promotes Burlsworth as the greatest walk-on in the history of college football and there is an award the Brandon Burlsworth Trophy, which Marty oversees that is given annually to college footballs best player who began his career as a walk-on. Second, while Brandons own faith never wavers, the film cross-examines Christian pieties and even faith itself to a greater degree than any other faith-based film I can think of. By all accounts, Burlsworth spent his 22 years on this earth showing everyone in his orbit how to do faith, family and football right. We suddenly needed that gear, because we would be rooting for the Colts. At the point when he showed up, he saw the rear of a white vehicle that he from the start thought was Brandon's. After his death, the Arkansas Razorbacks retired his jersey in his honor and encased his locker in glass for public display. In 2002, Brandon was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and later in 2004 he was inducted into the University of Arkansas Letterman's Association Hall of Honor. Company Credits The fact that he was considerably overweight in his early years results in some teasing, fat-shaming, and bullying; there's also some use of words including "ass" and "s--t." Meet Marty Burlsworth and his Team of Real Estate Professionals. So was I. That looks good, doesnt it? I said. Today, those glasses remain the symbol of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation brandonburlsworth.org. His jersey #77 was retired at the University of Arkansas as a gesture of honoring his memory. He had intended to help under advantaged children and the Burlsworth family settled the establishment that in his honor. Starting the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation shortly after his death, even as the grief was overwhelming, just set those plans into motion sooner. Powered by WebJIVE ~ Featured on the Harrison Arkansas Network. This life demanded a movie. He is most famous for his college football career at the University of Arkansas. I was high as a kite. The phone number for him is (870) 741-7472 (Windstream Arkansas, Inc). Aug 26, 2016. The University of Arkansas awarded Marty the prestigious Honorary Alumni Award for his work with underprivileged children. The 22-year-old Burlsworth, who had been drafted by the Colts 11 days earlier in the wake of gaining first-group All-America respects as a fifth-year senior, was involved with a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer around 15 miles outside Harrison and was killed. If it meant bringing a basket of baseballs to the park so he could work on his hitting and pitching, I wanted to be there. They love to interact with people of all communities and podcast interviews have become a wonderful outlet for that. He's been gone to a better place for almost as long. He wasnt as tall or as heavy as D-I colleges wanted him to be. At that moment, we both felt so close to his dream coming true something that wasnt even a possibility for a boy who had been sitting on the sidelines just two years ago. But I knew we still needed a scholarship. "I know Brandon would be super proud of that," Marty said . But with no scholarship offer coming from Arkansas, Brandon bypassed offers from smaller schools and accepted the invitation to be a preferred walk-on at Arkansas. I want him here, buthellknow andwellknow., Coach, dont worry about it. David Hunt, the movies director, also assisted with the screenplay. https://www.ncregister.com/features/sdg-reviews-greater, Man of God A Film of Faith and Tranquility of the Soul for Our Troubled Time, Interview: Jim Caviezel Goes Back to the Bible in Paul, Apostle of Christ, Portuguese Bishops Announce Steps to End Sexual Abuse in the Church, We Know That Hes in Heaven: Thousands Gather for Funeral of Bishop David OConnell in Los Angeles, Archbishop Naumann and Bishop Paprocki Speak Out in Support of Traditional Latin Massgoers in Their Dioceses, Survey: Decline in Vocations to the Priesthood Is Worse Where Priests Serve Larger Flocks, Amber and Dave VanVickle on Finding God in the Midst of Suffering. He could finally reap the rewards of everything he put into the game all the training, all the schooling, all the dedication, all the hard work. Marty Burlsworth Discusses Brandon Burlsworth's Nomination for the CFB Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Marty Burlsworth Discusses Brandon Burlsworth's Nomination for the CFB Hall of Fame Class of. Some of his teammates have since told me how red his face would be during practice, how hard he went, how he never gave up. Because we dont want to be there- that close- to some scenes thatll be tough to watch even being filmed. 2022 by BBF. Burlsworth Trophy Announces Nominees. Public records for Marty Burlsworth range in age from 35 years old to 61 years old. Marty Burlsworth: Burlsworth Photography: Address: 117 W Central Harrison AR 72601 map Phone: 870-741-5111 : Branch Photography : Keith Branch: Branch Photography: Address: 4850 Mission Blvd Fayetteville AR 72703 map Phone: 479-973-0012 Didn't buy it or rent it or watch it on DVD. Hes not going down.. That's not a boast. Creative camerawork is another asset; consider a moment of rapprochement lit by car headlights and filmed through swishing windshield-wiper blades on a night of pouring rain. to you, Keep an eye on trends and events Bob is optimistic about the real estate market in Harrison and is looking forward to meeting the real estate needs of the clients and customers in the area in and surrounding Harrison. Out of nowhere, Brandon knocks him out of bounds, Marty said. I think the overall message of the film is we can learn from this and my character in the movie may not be 100 percent the way it is or the way it was, but that doesnt really matter. And the only thing bigger than high school football in Harrison or anywhere else in Arkansas is Razorback football. The former Arkansas hostile, Brandon Burlsworth was headed to his Harrison, Ark., home from Fayetteville, where he got a SEC West title ring alongside the remainder of the 1998 Razorbacks on April 28, 1999. ", Forgotten? Greater, a 2016 release, tells the life story of Burlsworth, who rose from mediocrity to greatness depending on his faith.Just 10 days after being drafted by the NFL's Indianapolis . Brandon isnt a very interesting character, but hes a likable one. So when Brandon got it in his mind that he was going to be a Razorback, I was all in. She has 3 sons, Marty, Grady and the late Brandon Burlsworth. As quarterback Clint Stoerner accepted the snap and backed away from the center his foot got tangled up with Burlsworth, who was to his right and was backing up, trying to hold his block. By his senior year, Brandon was an all-conference and all-state player and played in the states All-Star Game. . Two buses of Razorbacks players arrived. Marty Burlsworth hasn't provided a bio yet. The odds were against him and nobody was looking his way. But that first year after Brandons accident, that was- for the whole family, [especially] my mother and me- I mean it was just it was unreal. He earned 1st team All-SEC honors in 1997 and 1998 and was selected for the 1998 College Football All-America Team. He earned All-SEC offensive guard in 1997 and 1998, was named first team All-American and was drafted for the Indiana Colts -- a role he didn't get to fulfill because a car wreck that ended his. They are active members of the Northside Church of Christ in Harrison, Ar. Slain Los Angeles auxiliary bishop was remembered at the Mass of Christian burial as friend of Jesus Christ and of Mary, our Blessed Mother.. And it was Brandons time. And I could see a little white car parked in her driveway. There are about eleven,000 human beings in town and one unstated rule: If it's Friday night, you're going to the Harrison High soccer sport. The movie will be shown on 800 screens throughout the U.S. on March 21 and March 28. Renew or manage your subscription here. Vickie's love for children is hard to escape. Weve felt like weve been very involved and kept up to date on what was going on and were very happy with the outcome. While others, including Marty's mother, Barbara, have accepted the loss and put their faith in God, Marty can not do that as he does not understand why God would take away his brother on the cusp of his stardom in the NFL. But [the death was] not the ending. What were the vital elements that you knew had to be involved in the movie, no matter who made it, in order to fully capture Brandons life? After the draft, he spoke to me a lot about helping other kids in Harrison. The foundation has also worked with Walmart/Sam's Optical Department and independent optometrists throughout Arkansas to provide eye care to thousands of school students. On Aug. 26, the movie about his life, Greater, opens nationwide. It just takes some time. print and digital media outlets, dedicated to reporting the truth in light of the Gospel and the This was the dream. Reindl made another unique promise that he kept. We understand that your home is important to you and we strive to walk you through the steps to get the most for your dollar. He wasthatgood. Some of that was a little bit of filmmaking andwe were fine with it. So you didnt know if that was going to happen but that wasnt really the main [concern]. That first year has been put into the way it comes off on screen his feelings and the way hes taking it and I mean it was a rough time and anyone thats had a family member thats passed unexpectedly or too soon can relate to that. Here its a nagging voice in a grieving believers heart asking a question that admits no simple, final answer: Why do bad things happen to good people? It was 2005 and the . A film about Brandon's existence with the working title "Greater" was shot in 2013 and was released as a feature movie on August 26, 2016. Or Kurt Rambis, the funny-looking center for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even when the coach is impressed with Brandons dedication, he isnt exactly nurturing: I cant think of another movie in which someone compares the hero to horse manure and its meant to be encouraging. During Martys conversation with Searcy this metaphor is further developed; a pattern emerges that Marty cant appreciate without a higher perspective. Brandon, Martys younger brother by 16 years, was tragically killed in an auto accident on April 28, 1999, just 11 days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. See, Brandon started out a little scrawny. If it meant going over to Moms house to help him with homework, I wanted to be there. It was just something that we thought of, you know. In her free time she enjoys hiking, watching sports, riding motorcycles with her husband and catching up with friends. Brandon was the kind of guy you win with.. Or Drew Carey, the comedian. When he reached his junior season in 1997, he was selected as one of the captains of the team and in the next two years, he received All-SEC honors. One weekend when I was driving with Brandon to campus I think maybe it was his junior year a thought crossed my mind. His No. Its clear, though, that Martys harshness is meant as the tough love of an older brother obliged to assume a father-figure role in the absence of their alcoholic bum of a father (Michael Parks of the Kill Bill movies in a small but affecting role). During the summer of 2007, Bob acquired his real estate license and in 2010 acquired his brokers license and is currently the Executive Broker for Burlsworth and Associates. But now that my own boys are older, if theyre even ten minutes late, I get a little concerned and think that maybe theyre in trouble, maybe something went wrong. The brothers age difference is the basis for one of the movies running gags, Martys discomfort at being mistaken for Brandons father. Brandon's passionate yet painful faith story is now captured in a film called "Greater" which is inspired by the book written about the life of number 77. When Stoerner fell the ball came out and Tennessee recovered. Brandons number 77 became one of only two numbers retired in Arkansas Razorback football history. They tackle that query via Burlsworth's much-older brother Marty (Neal McDonough), who, on the cusp of his sibling's funeral, struggles to understand why awful things happen to the innocent . He was my brother and I just wanted everything for him. If you followed the SEC back then, you may remember the Brandon Burlsworth story. One, told in flashback, is a familiar, uplifting Rudy-like arc of an unpromising underdog who makes good despite enormous obstacles. His jersey has been retired, his locker encased in glass, his spirit captured in a trophy awarded to the best college football player who started his career as a walk-on. John Corbett stars in a remarkable faith-based film, based on a true story, about a dying Tennessee church transformed by an encounter with refugees. So by his fourth year at Arkansas, he was already finishing his masters degree. Id do anything I could for him. Brandon was the first ever Arkansas player to complete his masters degree before he appeared in his final game against the University of Texas. He went to Harrison High School and graduated from there. Faith is the river that runs through it all, from Brandon's Christian life to Marty's painful spiritual journey at his death to the care with which those threads are woven together. Anything that wasnt right, wasnt real, wasnt what Brandon was about. This has been a pretty big year for me tra. 2022 by BBF. Especially after it was all over and, you know, that was bad times. The state with the most residents by this name is Arkansas, followed by Colorado. Neal McDonough does an outstanding job as Marty Burlsworth. And I remembered to do what other agents had advised me to do, I kept multiple lines open. And I didnt want him to always be wondering what could have been. As we walked by one of the pro shops, we joked to each other. FAYETTEVILLE Marty Burlsworth remembers the day Brian Reindl came to Harrison to pitch his idea of making a movie about the life of Burlsworth's late brother, Brandon.. He did not survive the accident and passed away on April 28, 1999. http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Remembering-Brandon-Burlsworth-/01475edd-989c-4a56-b3b0-ec6c138bcf1e, https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2016/august/brandon-burlsworths-story-of-triumph-over-tragedy-is-greater. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Harrison, Arkansas, United States. People were swinging by all day. As indicated by the police report, Burlsworth's vehicle floated somewhat over the middle line on U.S. 412, cut the front bumper of a tractor-trailer, and afterward, while he was probably attempting to recover control, crossed the inside line again and hit another tractor-trailer. View Marty Burlsworth's record in Harrison, AR including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Boy, did he have the size and did he have the skills. I wanted everything for Brandon, and within a few moments, it had all been taken away. Marty Burlsworth, in the aftermath of Brandon's death, suffers a crisis of conscience that questions his . Caveat Spectator: Football roughness; some language; some thematic elements including alcoholism and religious questioning. Mom and I picked him up at the airport when he came home. Even his peers saw an innocent kid who just didnt understand why he couldnt make it in college football, and certainly not the NFL.
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