A Different Path

Danny Wuerffel, former Heisman Trophy winner, has shown there are different versions of success, as this article describes.  Wuerffel starred with the University of Florida in the early 90s, winning the national championship his senior year.  Next, Wuerffel relocated to New Orleans, where he recently had his home wiped out by the recent hurricane.

Before the storm, Wuerffel worked with needy children from New Orleans' inner city.  Spurning glitzy careers as an announcer or speaker, Wuerffel prefers to work directly in the trenches and help the less fortunate.

It is refreshing to see someone so motivated to make a difference.  Wuerffel will continue on with his work in New Orleans in spite of the current mess.  While athletes and their millions come and go, Wuerffel has a chance to make a real impact that will last beyond his lifetime.