For a long time I told myself if NC State ever made a Final Four I'd write about the biggest State fan I know, and how I came to call him "Dad." So here we are. A personal essay on family and hope and a man who gave me a chance – and never gave up. newsobserver.com/sports/college…
@_andrewcarter Incredible story, Andrew. Now I guess I have to pull State just for your dad.
@_andrewcarter @NCNewsWorks Touching! May all of you get that win!
@_andrewcarter What a story and more importantly, tribute. Someone get this man some tickets!
@_andrewcarter Andrew, this is a beautiful story. Thank you!
@_andrewcarter Wow - what a great column. Thank you for sharing your story.
@_andrewcarter Maybe the best thing I've read all year. This is a beautiful tribute, Andrew.
@_andrewcarter Fantastic story. You’re a lucky and Blessed man!
@_andrewcarter What a story ... and written at a level that should make you and your dad proud.
@_andrewcarter Powerful and poignant, on so many levels.