Josh Lawson is a man who plans ahead.
Growing up in a family with eight brothers and sisters, he decided fairly early that his only hope of going to college was joining the military, which would provide educational assistance for tuition and some fees.
So 5-1/2 years ago, he joined the Illinois Army National Guard.
He decided at the time to have his work in the Guard count for more than just educational assistance. He would use the time to develop skills for his career as well.
Colin, a basketball player, had recently finished two years at a community college.
It was time to decide where he would go to finish his degree and complete his last two years of eligibility.
Colleges in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and even as far away as North Carolina had offered him scholarships, with the best offer coming from a university in Iowa—close to a full ride for his last two years of college.
The Iowa coach wanted an answer.
“We have this nice deal for you,” Colin remembers the coach saying. “If you’re not coming, I need to know so that I can give it to someone else.”
Just one problem.
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