Became a two-time All-SEC selection and a first-team All-American as a senior in 1998. Share. Walk-on player from Harrison, Ark., considered a long shot to get real playing time. And I dont want to say [it means] youre angry at God. The family respectfully declined. Barbara Burlsworth. Or Drew Carey, the comedian. Not early or easily when it came to football, but eventually and powerfully. Along with Brandons rise, Greater equally focuses on the loss experienced by Brandons family, especially his brother Marty, and the questions about Gods goodness that are stirred by the heartache and grief. And boy, was he soaking it in. Burlsworth rouses 'big brother' actor. He never got there, dying in a car accident at age 22. 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. 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. This was the dream. He was my brother and I just wanted everything for him. Official Sites He is most famous for his college football career at the University of Arkansas. The Olympic Gold Medalist shines light on her Hispanic heritage fueling her career. MORE: Deserving teacher who received $530 from plane passengers surprised with more than . Mr. Severio sounds like a guy that Brandon Burlsworth would have been proud to have depict him in a movie, as a selfless, hard-working, humble, self-deprecating character. Catholic Church. Brazilian Charity Caring for Children Who Survived Abortions Issues Urgent Appeal, Memento Mori: Remember You Are Going to Die, The Meat of the Matter: St. Patricks Day and the Lenten Fast, Pope Francis Inexhaustible Font of Words: 10 Gems From the Heart Over 10 Years. But before all that, Brandon made one last trip to Fayetteville to visit with his Razorbacks teammates. On the way there, Burlsworth died an unthinkable death that shook the entire state. I dont think anyone was at fault. Asked what hes doing, Brandon says, Nothing, because he really hadnt given it a second thought. Marty and Vickie have three sons, two daughters in law, an adorable granddaughter Blake, and a precious grandson, Carter. Marty Burlsworth Discusses Brandon Burlsworth's Nomination for the CFB Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Toggle header content Had you ever thought of Brandons story as a film? Release Dates View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Arkansas Boone County Omaha Gass Cemetery George Leo Burlsworth Sign up for 6 Free IssuesTry us out with a free trial subscription. That was very very tough. In the film, we see a lot of moments where the Marty character is learning from the persistence and drive of Brandon. Every chance he got, Burlsworth went home to Harrison, a town of about 10,000 in the Ozarks, near the Missouri state line. The Burlsworth family created the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation in honor of Brandon who was tragically killed in a car accident in 1999. Brandon didnt dress the first two games of his freshman season, but we found out that hed be on the field for the third. The next week, Brandon flew to Indianapolis for minicamp. When I turned on to the street behind Moms house, I could see her driveway through this little opening between houses. We suddenly needed that gear, because we would be rooting for the Colts. Burlsworth was also Arkansas' first All-American player since 1993 and was also on the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll from 1995 to 1998. The voices of faith, hope and trust or the voices of doubt, disbelief and despair?. 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. The University of Arkansas prides itself on doing things the "Burls Way.". But I didnt have that natural talent. At that point, Arkansas Razorback Coach, Houston Nutt started the phrase after his demise, "Do it the Burls Way". Marty Burlsworth hasn't provided a bio yet. At the point when he showed up, he saw the rear of a white vehicle that he from the start thought was Brandon's. Finally, in the third round Brandon answered the phone and gave us the thumbs-up. And would you believe, all these NFL agents started flying into Harrison wanting to sign Brandon. 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. They are active members of the Northside Church of Christ. News. Id do anything I could for him. It's "Greater." Or Kurt Rambis, the funny-looking center for the Los Angeles Lakers. Martys struggle is not entirely internal. Brandon Burlsworth was born on September 20, 1976, in Harrison, Arkansas. And the only element bigger than excessive faculty soccer in Harrison or anywhere else . For the next three years, Brandon started for the Razorbacks. When he set his mind to something, you better believe you were going to witness him do it. Brandon was the kind of guy you win with.. And we were concerned that his faith would take a big backseatAnd we just werent up for that at all. But as I turned the next corner onto Moms street and pulled up to her house, I got a good look at the car. Greater, a film depicting the life and tragic death of Brandon Burlsworth will be released in theaters on August 26th. This has been a pretty big year for me tra. In 1998 he was selected for the College Football All-America Team and became the first player from Arkansas to be selected for College Football All-America Team since 1993. Marty Burlsworth, Chairman/CEO and founder of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, is a resident of Harrison, Arkansas. Brandons number 77 became one of only two numbers retired in Arkansas Razorback football history. "It was a struggle similar to Brandon's struggle to play college football," Marty Burlsworth said. I tried bringing it up to him again. He was also named to the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll 1995-1998 and was the first football player in the entire history of his university to earn a Master's degree "before" playing his last game. Just give us a call at 870-741-5111 . He played on both sides of the ball and would just blow the field up. Marty is registered to vote in Boone County, Arkansas. 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). Hed call me or Id call him and we would talk about what practice was like that day. Background Report. He is married to Vickie who serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation. Although he had only participated in a Colts mini-clinic before the accident, Burlsworth left such an impression that the team wore a decal with his Colts number, 66, on their helmets that season and they honored him and the family at a game. He was, with various modifiers, Clark Kent. 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." I think it was in June [1999] I think [thats] kinda when that started. So before he started his senior year, I started working on getting my certification. I was high as a kite. He slept either in his little room at his mother's house or at his brother Marty's, to be close to his three nephews. I can only hope I did as much as I could to help him. It goes without saying that Brandon, making the team as a walk-on (a player who is not recruited or offered an athletic scholarship), is harassed and abused by his teammates. 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. Where it doesnt have such a bad ending? 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. 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. podcast interviews Marty and Vickie both have recorded multiple interviews on podcasts across the nation. Even his peers saw an innocent kid who just didnt understand why he couldnt make it in college football, and certainly not the NFL. We still dont really know what happened that afternoon. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/brandon-burlsworth-35134.php. Everybody knew. She started her career with Century 21 and then joined Jerry Jackson as he opened his office in 2001. As we walked by one of the pro shops, we joked to each other. We drove it to death. Surely, he reasons, God will be merciful; Marty would be, and he cant be more merciful than God. Brandon was the first ever Arkansas player to complete his masters degree before he appeared in his final game against the University of Texas. When the pandemic started, I guess we all needed to find hobbies to help us pass the time. For me, it was reading. He was determined to drive home the same day so he could attend evening church service with the family. by The Daily News Publishing Co. Inc. - All Rights Reserved, VOL. 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? Marty Burlsworth, 55, and who was 38 when Brandon died, says they were approached by Hollywood about making a film around Brandons story many years ago. (Now we see through a glass darkly ). Marty says the finished product doesnt get everything exact, such as speeding up the time of events and taking conversations that happened over the phone and making them into face-to-face exchanges, but thats not a criticism just a nod to the difference between a book and a screenplay. He believes by sheer word of mouth, the movie will develop a dedicated following. You take care of it, you get things done. He went to Harrison High School and graduated from there. Steven D. Greydanus is the Registers film critic and creator of Decent Films. I dont think I got there. [W]e went back to church services and I had a friend[who] was going to lead a song or two and he started out with [a song saying] God is good and you know God is so good to me and Im thinking man, I cannot believe youre singing that with me in the buildingthats where my mind was then. Filming & Production Today, those glasses remain the symbol of the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation brandonburlsworth.org. 77), who was killed in a car accident days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999. "I wanted Brandon's story to be known. So you didnt know if that was going to happen but that wasnt really the main [concern]. It demanded an audience larger than you could pack into Razorback Stadium for 60 minutes of weekend celebration in the fall - or into the Harrison High School gym on a spring day of mourning. I was 16 years older than Brandon, so I was already out of the house, married and raising my own boys by the time he was of any age. Marty wont predict how the Razorbacks will finish in the SEC this season, but he will say that he believes Greater is the kind of film that people will want to see more than once because there are layers of life lessons. Directed by David L. Hunt . Sometimes Marty goes by various nicknames including Marty L Burlsworth and Marty Leo Burlsworth. On Aug. 26, the movie about his life, Greater, opens nationwide. Surely God will hear Brandons prayer, if not his own; the prayer of a righteous man avails much, and if anyone is righteous, its Brandon. Ive kind of been planning it that way.. Trust. Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? He was buried at the Gass Cemetery in Omaha, Arkansas, on May 2, 1999. near you, Up-to-date reports of crimes near 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.

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