JMU running back plays the day his father died | College GameDay | ESPN

Jen Lada tells the story of James Madison RB Trai Sharp, who found the resolve to play on after learning of his father's death during a game earlier this season.
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[@hazzaboy001]

Even the coach cried. That’s when you know it’s family.

[@Yankeefan8995]

That is a REAL football coach. Cares about his players as if they were his own kids. Cried on camera showing his heartache for his player. The entire team going to the funeral. If any of us could’ve been so lucky to play on a team like that one coached by such a great man we’d have all been very lucky and blessed. Great job coach. You have a great group of young men that no doubt will all be great men when they leave college.

[@austingates1900]

This coach recently was hired to ECU and I honestly could not have hoped for a better coach for this college.

[@jonathonlankford]

Beautifully said my friend.

[@JG-ew6ie]

That coach is a real man💯💯

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Jose Fernandez

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Joshua Gordon True.

[@onthaticeburgess109]

Joshua Gordon stfu

[@classicquads8271]

i'm jimmy valmer and i'm f-f-fast get out

[@shadleyswink5170]

This isn’t just a football team this is a family.

[@samuelthomas4488]

Shad Swink god bless you and him rip 😭

[@random-fm1er]

Shad Swink Every Football team is a family.

[@vernonfurry8501]

@@random-fm1er I wish. My team is fake asf :(

[@yalmdizi]

As it should be!!! 💯💯💯

[@luisf8646]

Ben Armato ur 11 sheesh

[@stuartwood9339]

I played a rugby game the day after my dad passed away, honestly, having something like that to play for, dedicating the game to dad, I've never played such an amazing game. I made 6 line breaks, set up 4 tries. Felt like he was playing for me, because he was an amazing player during his high school days Also lost my dad to cancer

[@user-wo7hc2ee6o]

Stuart Wood Sorry to hear that man he was looking down on you and loving every second

[@ControllaHaydxn]

Sorry to hear that mine were is the linebackers at can we get a moment a silence

[@303Concepts]

Love is the most amazing thing ❤

[@IsThatHuncho]

Aye brother just know he’s smiling down with no pain and aches lookin over you and yo family, everyone will be reunited again someday

[@gordon2422]

God bless you.

[@bayyoud]

I'm not crying, just sweating out of my eyes.

[@ryderhall9010]

Ikr same

[@aaroncole6368]

Bylopati N It's are to cry

[@onthaticeburgess109]

Jaidyn Boswell sometimes it can look like you're crying when you just have sweat. one time I washed my face, and my sister thought I was crying

[@CountryBoy-dm2uj]

Bylopati N lol it got most of us..

[@notdysfunctional9064]

Lmao

[@joshjacobExodus]

Man, the kid was trying to hold his emotions together in that interview. God bless him and his family.

[@jeffkripp]

The 19 people who disliked this are the people that dislike every single video, and have no heart. Thoughts and prayers go out to him 🙏🏽

[@hiddenlife4906]

Or when youtube is retarded and causes dislikes. I have had it before and it wont let me if I reload the video, like a video

[@sbreezy1330]

Now 117

[@onthaticeburgess109]

CURB GT stfu

[@cdsnz237]

@@onthaticeburgess109 no you shut the fuck up

[@sophierose5168]

256

[@aaronbrown4707]

I was in Iraq when my father passed. And I remember my CO comforting me and telling me. You have a whole Army of family that cares and my father would be proud of the sacrifice I'm willing to make, and from that point on I knew my father was proud of me

[@hariiyer265]

I went to High School with Trai, and we were both good friends. RiP Mr. Sharp.

[@aidencoakley5146]

Yeah I went to that game

[@adamwayne101]

Seeing other people cry about another persons loved one will always get you.....

[@ivanfainuu1628]

Man. So true

[@jjredwood2059]

Trai Sharp, a strong young man. Part of his father will always be with him, on the inside. RIP

[@adamleon9128]

JJ Redwood GAYYYY😷

[@jjredwood2059]

Adam Leon never had a father huh? Sucks bro

[@bowlofhotsoup4910]

Adam Leon &

[@glegg54]

And on the outside, genetically speaking.

[@gordon2422]

God bless you, Trai.

[@TuckerLeRat]

RIP David Sharp, and I wish your son the best.

[@cedardigital6223]

In the face of adversity, in the midst of tragedy, that young man balled out. You are an inspiration to all Mr. Sharp

[@alibomaye59]

One of the most heart touching videos I’ve seen! Shoutout to Trai and his father RIP 🙏❤️

[@savagebrandon6735]

CLAMP GOD it's tray

[@arsenuhl7]

savage brandon No it’s not

[@norg951]

My father passed away for the same thing. RIP David Sharp. Keep grinding brother, never give up and keep making your pops proud.

[@v7j991]

When you see someone's family member die you are felling bad, but when your family member dies its tragic

[@maiyaj.5291]

He played football with my cousin in HS, I didnt even know this R.I.P 😢🙏🏾

[@alexbaca2644]

I know how he feels I Lost my uncle in the middle Of one of my games :'(rip

[@silviavalles6838]

:(

[@conqurbas]

:((

[@ginjaninja8379]

:(((

[@milkbones8617]

:((((

[@francistoma5182]

:(((((

[@kev4850]

A football family is more than just the people on the team. It's the supporters, the community, the fans, the cheerleaders, the band

[@ijuswatchyt]

R.I.P. to your father happy you won for him and hope to see you in the NFL

[@carolinephieffer5766]

my sister went to jmu and just thinking that she has already graduated made me cry since I may never be back there and to have this happen to one of our players is horrible

[@rj9nueve59]

Your father will always love you and you know that and especially the best coach you will ever see

[@qvrbeat9985]

I LOST MY GREAT GRANDPA FOR THE SEEM. REASON HE TOLD ME TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS N DO WHAT I WANT TO DO RIP GRANDPA RIP TO HIS DAD

[@xx_mediater_xx4767]

RIP David Sharp 🙏🏻😔 stay strong Trai and keep on doing everything you can for him 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@kinganderson1422]

Rest In Peace David sharp🙏🏽

[@daisy2103]

when i see men and especially football players cry it just makes me cry!! that’s amazing for what other team mates and coach did for him!! 💛💛💛💛

[@VRQuickDrawMcGraw]

That man’s father WAS AND IS STILL WITH THAT MAN! God bless you sir, you and your family.

[@johnmarkerwin8454]

Yeah man I told my dad about the story as soon as I heard it this morning and I hope that you know that people around the world love you man and respect you i respect you the most for putting your team in front of your emotions and doing what you had to do to stay strong you are very admirable Young Man and I wish you well and I wish you luck and I hope the route for you is The Pros .And oh Yeah when you go to the NFL play for JAGS!

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Johnmark Erwin. like tour comment but no play for steelers

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Like ur comment but play for the Vikings

[@billyscott7172]

Yeah buddy. Duval

[@joneglia7241]

That was so emotional. I almost cried. Poor guy RIP David Sharp. 🙏

[@MarzzettiA]

That's how u show strength... Of the heart n mind, the body will follow.. Pops was smiling that day....

[@willbarnett3939]

That's crazy I didn't know they did a story on him im cool with his brother

[@07hewey]

Wow! What a coach.

[@kushgordhan8456]

Respect man. Rest In Peace. Stay strong, tough, successful, safely, happy, kind, nice, healthy, wealthy, and take good care of yourself and your family!

[@shaniseadams2701]

I love how emotional his coach was. I love football but it’s so much more than the game. This was a beautiful story of how we should support each other.

[@bryces.]

Miss you dad. 🤞🏻

[@toxic_simncaasimleague8931]

This so heart warming RIP his dad

[@bree5671]

I’ve been watching so many sad videos but this one got to me I started bawling my eyes out

[@dannyphantm7372]

Every kids worst fear. Much love and positive energy and passion sent to you bro.

[@oneeday3385]

Wow man it’s really a tragedy when someone passes away. Hopes go up to this guys father up in heaven and also good luck to this guy in the future. Hopefully you make it to the nfl one day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@zachlovelady2563]

much respect to that young man who out his whole heart on the field for his brothers and his family and his father

[@clarencethomas8990]

Wow! I could only imagine Trai emotions on that day. Trai i wish u all the success in life on and off the field bro!!! Dad is proud of u!!

[@moviekid5816]

This was very sad🤧🤧😞😞 shout out to tray and his father

[@qsalmon3848]

This is beautiful I'm so sorry for your loss

[@xalvarez6898]

To the coaching staff, and the players know one thing. YOU ARE WHAT REAL FRIENDS ARE ABOUT, AND ARE TRULY COMMANDED!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@thanhho4943]

God bless you trai sharp, he will bring out the bests after the storm that devastating your life You always the greatest running back

[@laylykalfaian9987]

God Bless Trai Sharpe!! He is so extremely strong and he is an inspiration!!! I pray for him and his family and his friends!!🙏🏽♥️ May Trai Sharp’s father rest in heaven!♥️

[@kyrinbiggerstaff5231]

This video brought me to tears!❣️

[@simpletonvideos3719]

Football is a brotherhood. Football is family.

[@youngdisciple4699]

SimpletonVideos your right it is

[@onthaticeburgess109]

shut your head ass up

[@clown_killa2029]

Sports can create friendships

[@kobyw304]

i'm jimmy valmer and i'm f-f-fast How is a Head a Ass? I get it your a dolphin fan and a Hillary supporter na na na na na I get it never mind

[@reinaldoriosiii3636]

Baseball Yankees. Football Dallas cowboys

[@jacobtiger2930]

I did the same thing my dad told a and showed every thing that I needed to now about football and right before he died he said to me stay on the right path don't do wrong live a good life and always be safe R.I.P dad i will never forget you and never stop loving you

[@ryanking2874]

Rip to him. Prayers to all. God bless. A sports team is a family. Thats what family is about lifting others that need help.

[@jacksonval5792]

That's very sad, I'm sorry for your loss. hopefully everything goes well for you

[@jeremiahmiller3419]

I watch a lot of these, this made me cry

[@chinocarson]

Much love for you bro ❤️

[@russbristol749]

You made him proud brother. I lost my dad I know how it feels and I'm sorry.

[@jfaust7419]

Awww 😭😭😭😭😭😭im so sorry god bless him and his family

[@tinaslater846]

A beautiful story of a father & son bond......💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@robinshane4661]

Wow, this is so beautiful but so,sad. His dad was able to watch him play the best game he ever played…. For him. The support and care of his team was so touching.

[@10kdref40]

This is very touching good game stay up 😞❤️

[@tylerglass1692]

RIP David🙏🏼 wish your family the best

[@BarrenChristopher]

Good job on that jmu game trey we miss your dad and we wish that he will be your favriote dad rip david sharp😢😭

[@nickflury7778]

May he rest in Peace, what a great man young raised a great young man

[@bigad21]

This choked me up and I wanted to cry.

[@dutchman9775]

Amazing coaching staff and a more amazing young man and his father!

[@angelabeltran8662]

Keep your head I know there is gonna be tough times but you just gotta keep going for your dad😖😭much love ♥️♥️

[@staylowtinostaylowtino9796]

Respect to him an god bless his family! An the team

[@julieannely]

aw much respect for the coach. and stay strong sharp ❤️

[@misspooh7588]

What a day! The best and worst all in the same day! Strong young man. God bless

[@jan3497]

I’ve never really cried in videos but this is really sad I’m so sorry for who ever has to go through this

[@uzzle21]

i did the same thing.. RIP TO YO Father.

[@youalwaysloseyal4036]

Same

[@moneyhungrymm7649]

Antonio Uzzle jhasca cx x.

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Jack ass

[@darkvital8788]

Fucking dumbass

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Yandel Delvelle

[@missmatchfit]

Hope everyone is having a great year so far. Know your are worth it and amazing!!

[@colewilhelm7246]

this made me cry

[@tommy6089]

He ended his dad on a good note respect 🙏✊

[@papitech5227]

I give dude respect he played the day after his dad died much respect 🙏

[@filmsbybtierra]

Amen 🙏 R.I.P to his father god bless his family, an amazing video

[@thomascooley4139]

I cry every time I watch this video

[@fbiopenup4343]

Who would dislike this it makes me so mad that people have zero care for inspiration. Rip You will be missed

[@kennedypatterson2931]

JMU DUKESSSSS !!!!! BLEED PURPLE AND GOLD 💜💛

[@emanuelsanchez5706]

This video hits home it wasn’t my dad but my brother . He was the first to play football and show all of his younger brothers how to play the game including me . Went all out every game .

[@plebb8047]

I started tearing up the 1st min

[@zomo7121]

I cried. I hope Trai has a nice future. :)

[@javontehowardjr4729]

Good game trai keep fighting.nobody can't tell u that u cant make it n u can.same thing happened to me and i am only 14. Shoutout fo both are parents. RIP

[@doyoan8236]

Beautiful story respect

[@IraqiSniper107]

Trai your a Class Act young man!! May the Lord bless you and your family. I pray that you continue to move forward and achieve the goals that both you and your father have put in place. God bless!

[@sterlingcaston5307]

This made me cry

[@unknown2k257]

This is so sad and that team is awesome and so is that running back👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@lwest9649]

I know it's not the same but my dog passed and he was my best friend basically

[@vegaaj7]

A West rip to your dog ❤️❤️

[@videoenjoyer3027]

A West sorry for your loss man. i’m sure he’s in a better place now👍🏾

[@onthaticeburgess109]

same

[@bigballer5129]

We all love u here and feel for u, RIP.

[@shanley89]

Can I get a rip in the chat I’m actually really sorry for your loss though

[@kushgordhan8456]

Great young man

[@xavierrawls7453]

i know im late but prayers to you man and good job ravene green u made the nfl and to his dad prayers and hope u son the best

[@Kswiss1103]

I'm not crying you're crying

[@andrecoleman1680]

God Bless you and your family!

[@tusheeccrockett2798]

Shout out to tht family man(include the college program) prayers go out tht family.

[@HavocSZN]

How could people dislike this🤨

[@tigern_i_f_rimeri6069]

I am very sorry for your loss....very

[@andrewberry2703]

Wow prayers to Trai and his family. RIP Trais father.

[@steelerpat33]

Your dad has the best seat in the house now my condolences to you and your family

[@chickenside3943]

I been through similar things and I’m 12 I wish you the best and you’ll be fine

[@masonspano3952]

Shoutout to Trai and his Father R.I.P to him and prayers for you and your Fam!!

[@marcusgronquist145]

Im sorry for you 🌺🌷, strong to finish the game

[@josevaldivia7867]

Respect🙏💓💯May God Bless Them 🙏💓💯