For Virginia's Albert, from pudgy to offensive lineman.

From: Daily Press (Newport News, VA) | Date: September 30, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Darryl Slater

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. _ The pudgy 16-year-old walked into his brother's apartment in Glen Burnie, Md., for the first time and immediately reached for the phone book.

The kid was homesick already, and he wanted to look up the airport so he could research flights home to Rochester, N.Y.

He wanted a way out. It was a reflex for this self-described lazy kid who'd do anything _ eat junk food, play video games _ to skirt schoolwork. ...

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